Nanosatellites improve detection of early-season corn nitrogen stress
Monday, January 13, 2020 - 16:10
in Earth & Climate
For corn growers, the decision of when and how much nitrogen fertilizer to apply is a perennial challenge. Scientists have shown that nanosatellites known as CubeSats can detect nitrogen stress early in the season, potentially giving farmers a chance to plan in-season nitrogen fertilizer applications and alleviate nutrient stress for crops.