Israeli sensors catch potato rot before it's visible
Researchers genetically engineered a bacterial compound that measures toxicity in the plant. When the bacteria sense a bad potato, an optical sensor lights up.
Source: israel21c.org
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Researchers genetically engineered a bacterial compound that measures toxicity in the plant. When the bacteria sense a bad potato, an optical sensor lights up.
An Israeli biological sensor detects hidden disease in potato tubers, one of Israel’s chief exports.
In spite of progress in improved food production, half of all harvested food in the world is lost due to rot caused by microorganisms.