RE-IMAGINE-CROPS

A real-time mobile multimodal positron emission tomography and multiphoton endoscopic technology for REalistic in-field quantitative IMAGING of CROPS

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Global food demand continues to rise

There is an urgent need for sustainable agricultural practices that optimise resource use and minimise environmental impact.

Traditional methods of N-fertiliser application often lead to overuse, resulting in harmful nitrogen dispersion, ecological degradation, and economic losses. Current technologies lack the precision to modulate fertiliser application effectively.

Common setbacks on technological improvement

  • Advanced agricultural technologies often require significant upfront investment in equipment, training and infrastructure;
  • Implementing new technologies demands knowledge and skills that many farmers may not possess;
  • Rural or remote areas tend to lack infrastructure and connectivity limitations (for example, internet connectivity, power supply, maintenance, etc.)

RE-IMAGINE-CROPS

The EIC Pathfinder funded project enters the picture with the aim to develop a portable multimodal imaging platform that integrates Positron Emission Tomography (PET) with multiphoton endoscopy (ME), enabling the detection of metabolic activity at micrometre-scale resolution with real-time cellular-level visualization, respectively.

This advanced system is designed to monitor crop signalling pathways activated by nitrogen-based fertilisers shortly after application, offering novel insights into plant responses through real-time PET imaging and high-resolution spatial analysis.

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