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.

Biofilms deposited by living organisms reduce the accumulation of small particles, while areas of bare sand can be microplastics hotspots.

Researchers used microneedles to inject fresh-cut crops with melatonin and delay spoilage.

Researchers showed they can inexpensively produce silk microneedles to deliver vitamins or agrochemicals to plants.

Scientists have found that trees in cities respond to higher temperatures differently than those in forests, potentially masking climate impacts.

Assistant Professor César Terrer discusses pioneering volcano research to track carbon dynamics in tropical forests.

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.

The Tree-D Fusion system integrates generative AI and genus-conditioned algorithms to create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees across North America.

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report.

Sensors that detect plant signaling molecules can reveal when crops are experiencing too much light or heat, or attack from insects or microbes.