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FOXNews.com - The Orange Tree Is Texting -- Again - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News
The Orange Tree Is Texting -- Again
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
By Stephanie I. Freid
Dr. Eran Raveh spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees.
#story .gallery_container p.caption{display:none !important;} #story .gallery_container p.strut{color:#000;} Dr. Eran Raveh spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees.
May I have your attention, please? This is your pachysandra calling. I'm thirsty.
As if we're not getting enough electronic stimulation already, a new device enables plants to send a text message when they need a drink.
A sensor developed by Israeli scientists sends text messages to farmers when crops need water, or to homeowners when the Ficus is thirsty. It is currently being prepped for international commercial markets.
Israel Agricultural Ministry plant physiologist Dr. Eran Raveh and his earth-scientist partner Dr. Arie Nadler spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees and sends real-time alerts to mobile phones or computers when water levels are low.
FOXNews.com - The Orange Tree Is Texting -- Again - Science News | Science & Technology | Technology News
The Orange Tree Is Texting -- Again
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
By Stephanie I. Freid
Dr. Eran Raveh spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees.
#story .gallery_container p.caption{display:none !important;} #story .gallery_container p.strut{color:#000;} Dr. Eran Raveh spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees.
May I have your attention, please? This is your pachysandra calling. I'm thirsty.
As if we're not getting enough electronic stimulation already, a new device enables plants to send a text message when they need a drink.
A sensor developed by Israeli scientists sends text messages to farmers when crops need water, or to homeowners when the Ficus is thirsty. It is currently being prepped for international commercial markets.
Israel Agricultural Ministry plant physiologist Dr. Eran Raveh and his earth-scientist partner Dr. Arie Nadler spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees and sends real-time alerts to mobile phones or computers when water levels are low.