It is a terrifying thought, but science indicates that after under attack, plants cry for help. Invisible and, frequently odor free, eco-friendly leaf volatiles released from plant life behave as a defense mechanism, interacting with other foliage that danger is near. One investigator in the College of Georgia, however, is creating a chemical sensor to make use of these troubled pollutants permanently. Working similarly discovering glucose within the bloodstream, the sensor would have the ability to alert maqui berry farmers to when crops they are under attack from unwanted pests, permitting these to trigger protection reactively, as well as in a localized area. The internet result being less chemicals on our food, and potentially lower costs for producers. Other recommended uses include helping us keep our produce in your own home fresher for extended by -- literally -- removing poor examples inside a bag, before they modify the others. We've got the technology continues to be enhanced for area use, but a testing device should follow once complete. Meanwhile, we'll never have the same about mowing and trimming the lawn again.
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