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UK-based Glaia and Gardin are testing Glaia's Fragaria Plus photosynthetic booster technology with Gardin’s optical sensors on soft fruit crops.
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Who
UK-based Glaia, Gardin, Dr Imke Sittel (CSO of Glaia), Dr Olivia Wise (Research Partnerships Lead at Gardin), soft fruit growers
What
UK-based Glaia and Gardin are testing Glaia's Fragaria Plus photosynthetic booster technology with Gardin’s optical sensors on soft fruit crops.
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:28:38 GMT · 2h 58m ago
Where
UK ·
Why
The technology aims to increase crop yields and maintain photosynthetic efficiency under varying light conditions by using activated carbon dots that regulate electron flow in plant chloroplasts.
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How this affects you
The ongoing testing of this photosynthetic booster could lead to enhanced agricultural productivity and resource efficiency in crop cultivation, particularly for soft fruits, by optimizing plant light utilization.
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