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SIU researchers build robot, AI to detect soybean diseases before symptoms appear
Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois. Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat i
Harvest season is underway for soybean farmers across Illinois.
Each plant among their crops is valuable, contributing to their yield and overall profit. A big issue that can eat into that small profit margin is plant diseases — so researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are working toward a solution.
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