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Development of an optical method for the diagnosis of pathogens in fruit
Project
Project code: EIP-Agri-NRW-2020-PPGSKB
Contract period: 01.01.2020
- 31.12.2022
Budget: 425,733 Euro
Purpose of research: Applied research
Keywords: plant production and horticulture, pest/disease control
The aim is to develop an electronic warning system with automated diagnosis of pathogens of important plant diseases; a 'pathosensor'. The detection of pathogens together with the determination of the optimal time for treatment can reduce the use of pesticides in orchards by up to 80%. At the same time, plant protection can be improved. Spores of the apple scab pathogen Venturia inaequalis are to be detected and quantified. For this purpose, a prototype of the 'pathosensor' will be developed for installation in orchards. This consists of a box that sucks spores from the air and a special optical system that detects the spores. These are identified and counted using artificial intelligence. Then a software calculates the risk of infection with further data and creates a specific treatment recommendation. The system permanently monitors the orchards and the grower receives the recommendations in real time. The result is a warning system with maximum safety that is also environmentally friendly, as high efficiencies are possible and superfluous treatments can be dispensed with.
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Subjects
- Crop Protection
- Arboriculture
