Montana State University researches drone use to detect potato virus in crops
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What happened
A doctoral student at Montana State University is studying methods to detect Potato Virus Y at the individual-plant level using imagery collected by unmanned aerial vehicles. The research combines standard color photography and multispectral imagery with machine learning to identify symptoms of the virus in potatoes and other crops. The goal is to create disease maps and decision-support tools for crop management.
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Why it matters
The research aims to provide growers with tools to direct field scouting and crop management decisions. By efficiently identifying infected plants, the technology could help reduce disease impact and improve overall crop yields.
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Who's involved
- Montana State UniversityConducting research on using drones and AI to detect potato virus and improve crop yields
Who could feel it
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The technology could help growers improve crop yields and reduce costs associated with disease management.
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Montana State University
public land-grant research university in Bozeman, Montana, United States
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