Combatting diseases in the greenhouse before they become visible

A camera that maps photosynthesis, a DNA test that can measure the slightest traces of pathogens, or a precision spray system that only affects the plant and not the surrounding air… The Gezonde Kas ('healthy greenhouse') project has, over the last four years, allowed for the development of a sophisticated system of monitoring and disease control. It is now ready for practical applications, says Wageningen UR project leader Carolien Zijlstra. "The strength of the system is that we can detect problems before they become apparent."

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