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Smart sprays and cold plasma could help optimise crop productivity

Murdoch University projects look at the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment.

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Associate Professor Kirsty Bayliss, Murdoch University, Dr Uys Lourens, GRDC, and Professor Daniel Murphy, Murdoch University who are working on projects including the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment.

Associate Professor Kirsty Bayliss, Murdoch University, Dr Uys Lourens, GRDC, and Professor Daniel Murphy, Murdoch University who are working on projects including the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment. | Credits: GRDC.

TWO Murdoch University research projects have received investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to improve profitability and sustainability for Australian grain growers. ...

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