How it Works
Root's Precision Pathogen Monitoring system
Our monitoring service operates by deploying a network of spore traps to precisely monitor the concentration of spores in farming regions. Our devices actively draw air in and capture spores into a tube. The sample tubes are collected by Root and sent to our laboratory, where our DNA-based platform allows the quantification of spores in the sample.
Move On from the Status Quo
Prophylactic Fungicide Applications
Prophylactic Fungicide Applications
Management of Powdery Mildew (PM) relies on fixed or calendar-based fungicide sprays at high cost. However, this approach results in inefficient use of fungicides with applications well before PM is present. In addition to the unnecessary expense, over spraying can lead to fungicide resistance and crop loss, it is time-consuming, unhealthy and bad for the environment.
Data-driven Powdery Mildew Control
Prophylactic Fungicide Applications
Using our patented technology our sensors allow the monitoring of PM spores in the air, delivering geo-referenced alerts of disease risk based on spore loads before symptoms are visible on the plants. This information enables growers to manage PM more precisely, stretching spray intervals when there is no threat and focusing scouting and cultural practices (e.g., pruning) in the right areas.
Root's Alerts Will Help You Reduce Management and Production Costs
Root's Alerts Will Help You Reduce Management and Production Costs
