Robots, drones help accelerate plant genetic research

High-tech tools may soon play a major role in studying crop growth patterns, stress tolerance and general health.

February 11, 2017

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Robots, drones help accelerate plant genetic research
Members of the research team prepare to test multispectral, hyperspectral and thermal cameras that will record data on plant characteristics last summer at the Iron Horse Plant Sciences Farm near Athens. The tractor used for preliminary testing will be replaced by all-terrain robots and unmanned aerial vehicles during the growing season this spring and summer.Credit: Kyle Johnsen.

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