Scientists create smartwatch-like plant wearables that let farmers monitor crops in real time, detecting drought, disease and nutrient problems days before plants show visible signs of stress

Naijaonpoint_ng | 10-07-2026 08:13am |

The leaf sensor is more of an early warning system showing how the plant is responding in the moment, before visible signs appear,” said Nafize Hossain. (Credit: Nafize Hossain) British farmers may soon manage crop conditions using real-time data from advanced plant wearables, similar to how people use smartwatches to monitor sleep, blood oxygen and

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