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The Growth of Agriphotonics
Leveraging photonics technology for agricultural applications provides promising solutions for challenges to global food production.
A farmer carrying rice plants through a paddy field in Thailand. [saravutvanset / Getty Images]
Agriculture remains the backbone of many economies, providing food security, employment and economic growth. However, challenges such as climate change, soil degradation, an insufficient workforce and the increasing global population demand innovative solutions to improve ineffective processes or tedious work, thus enhancing productivity and sustainability.
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