As the world grapples with increasing food demand due to climate change and other challenges, SMART Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) aims to reshape urban precision agriculture with innovative agri-tech solutions and technologies that can contribute to developing more sustainable food systems.
DiSTAP recently participated in the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) 2024, part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW). The event - Asia’s premier sourcing and networking platform for the global agri-food and agri-tech communities - gathered industry leaders to explore new solutions and strategies for sustainable food systems under this year’s theme, "Into the Future of Food Sustainability and Security".
Dr Mervin Ang presenting at Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) 2024
Dr Mervin Chun-Yi Ang, Associate Scientific Director & Principal Research Scientist at DiSTAP, held a keynote session and shared insights into DiSTAP’s innovative approaches to urban precision agriculture. In his presentation, Dr. Ang introduced species-agnostic plant nanobionic sensors, a breakthrough technology aimed at revolutionising crop monitoring.
These sensors are designed with specialised nanoparticles to detect plant hormones directly from living plants without causing damage, offering early and accurate insights into plant health. This non-invasive technology provides farmers with early indicators of crop stress, allowing for timely intervention to prevent crop yield losses and enhance food security.
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