Ever wish you had insight on whether the plants in your home garden are really thriving? A group of Northeastern University researchers recently developed sensors that change color to indicate the health status of plants. This can be used not only for your basic houseplant, but could be used to help small farms monitor their crops in the face of environmental stressors like weather shifts, pollution and disease.
Color-changing sensors can monitor health in both houseplants and crops, helping small farms respond to stress
