Sensors applied to plant leaves warn of water shortage
Forgot to water that plant on your desk again? It may soon be able to send out an SOS.
Forgot to water that plant on your desk again? It may soon be able to send out an SOS.
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Biotechnology
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Biochemistry
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Biotechnology
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Plants & Animals
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Biotechnology
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