Nanosensor detects plant stress hormone for improved crop resilience

Summary: Researchers from SMART, MIT, and TLL developed a nanosensor for real-time monitoring of plant stress hormone salicylic acid. They also pioneered a method to multiplex sensors for simultaneous tracking of multiple plant hormones. This breakthrough allows for earlier stress detection, improving plant stress tolerance. The technology, based on corona phase molecular recognition, aims to enhance crop resilience and secure global food supply amidst climate change challenges.

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