date:Jan 16, 2020
th nearly perfect accuracy, Roberts said.
This technological advancement is critical for Florida tomato farmers, whose crop is the third most valuable in the state. In Florida, fresh market tomatoes bring in $400 million to $500 million annually, according to the National Agricultural Statistical Service, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Fresh market tomatoes face challenges from numerous diseases in Florida production.
If not detected early enough, these diseases might damage th