If we can treat plants locally early on, it will benefit both the environment and farmers equally
Protecting soils: new method for treating diseases in plants allows precise use of pesticides
A decisive factor in this process is the condition of the leaves, which are a plant’s source of energy. Plants cannot develop properly if their leaves are diseased, which means that farmers then have to contend with poorer harvests. However, in an ideal scenario, the early detection and treatment of diseases will yield maximum harvests. In the future, the researchers also want to help farmers significantly reduce pesticide use by treating diseases at the right point in time.