Exploring the Use of Sensor Technology as an Indicator of Apple Tree Health
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Organization
North Carolina State University
Award Date
Award Amount
17,038
Program Name
Flash Grant
Program Category
Research and Equipment Support
Principal Investigator
Thomas Kon
Fiscal Year
2023
Region
Research Triangle
Project Description:
NC State University received $17,038 to develop a sensor technology system to continuously measure water uptake and apple tree growth throughout the growing season to give growers a valuable tool to precisely irrigate and track the health of apple trees.