Universal nanosensor unlocks the secrets to plant growth
Researchers from SMART DiSTAP developed the world’s first near-infrared fluorescent nanosensor capable of monitoring a plant’s primary growth hormone in real-time and without harming the plant.
Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology •
mit
June 9, 2025 • ~6 min
June 9, 2025 • ~6 min
A new method to detect dehydration in plants
Sensors developed by SMART researchers are capable of detecting pH changes in plant xylem enable farmers to detect drought stress up to 48 hours before visible physical symptoms manifest.
Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology •
mit
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
Dec. 16, 2024 • ~7 min
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