Latest case studies
Exploring Cocoa Agroforestry: Enhancing Climate Resilience with CID Bio-Science Tools
Cocoa farming is a vital industry in West Africa, accounting for nearly 70% of the world’s cocoa production. Climate change poses significant challenges to this sector, making research into sustainable farming practices critical. Dr. Issaka Abdulai, a researcher at the University of Göttingen in Germany, has dedicated his career to understanding how cocoa agroforestry systems… Continue reading…
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Challenges of Cold Stress in Rice: the Impact of Technology
A team of dedicated scientists led by Árpád Székely, Tímea Szalóki, Mihály Jancsó, János Pauk, and Csaba Lantos set out to understand the effects of cold stress on rice seedlings. The challenge was significant. Cold stress is a major factor affecting the growth and productivity of rice, a staple food for more than half of… Continue reading…
Teaching with plant science tools
Kim Collins and her team at Northport High School have been utilizing the CI-710s SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer to lend a modern, data-driven approach to students’ research projects. In this interview, we dive into how this technology-forward curriculum is empowering the next generation of plant science researchers and explore two unique student-led projects using Spectravue.
Exploring root growth and development in HLB-affected citrus trees
Fifteen years of citrus greening disease (HLB) has had a devastating effect on Florida’s citrus industry, but the work of Dr. Lorenzo Rossi and his team is aiming to turn that around and making great strides using the CI-602 Narrow Gauge Root Imager.
Bringing new crops to light by looking below ground
The CI-600 In-Situ Root Imager allows Dr. Shinsuke Agehara and his team at University of Florida to develop a holistic understanding of established and emerging crops in Florida—from the ground, up.
Peering into plant pigmentation
Using the CI-710s SpectraVue Leaf Spectrometer, Dr. Catherine Simpson and her research team at Texas Tech University are gaining a deeper understanding of the nutritional and physiological qualities of various edible flowers and leafy vegetables over time.
Data-driven assessment of plant response
Using the CI-340 as an integral part of their robust testing platform, Stephanie Wedryk and her team at Rx Green Technologies are able to develop groundbreaking cultivations solutions for the commercial cannabis industry.
