Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Plant Science

Date Palm Research Studies

Late-summer sensors reveal hidden larvae of a destructive beetle in cherry trees

Seismic sensors detected hidden larval activity from the destructive longhorn beetle Cerambyx dux in Israeli sweet cherry orchards. Activity peaked in late summer, while infestations formed expanding clusters around already infested trees.

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Biology

AI system grades oil palm bunch ripeness fast, to help plan harvest timing

An AI system was tested to grade the ripeness of oil palm fresh fruit bunches from camera images. It runs fast enough for real-time use and gives immediate ripeness categories linked to harvesting decisions. The approach also aims to provide maturity information to support harvest planning and mill capacity management.

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