Nitrogen (N) deficiency results in stunted plants that are chlorotic in appearance. Maintaining plant N status at an optimal level is important as plant growth is related to the tissue N content in many species. Currently, laboratory analysis is the only method available to accurately measure tissue N in plants. This method is expensive ($15-20…Read more about Wait! Did You Say ‘Smartphones Can Measure Plant Nitrogen Status’?[Read More]


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