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'Science of light' harnessed to tackle crop loss

New technology which uses the 鈥榮cience of light鈥� has the potential to tackle pests and plant diseases, increasing crop yield at a time of global food insecurity. Jac Williams reports.

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'Science of light' harnessed to tackle crop loss

New technology which uses the science of light has the potential to tackle pests and plant diseases, increasing crop yield at a time of global food insecurity. Jac Williams reports. The photonic nose,...

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