date:Jan 16, 2020
eir crops. For example, target spot can cause up to $3.5 million a year in tomato damage, according to previous UF/IFAS research that showed a 30 percent yield loss each year on an average farm.
If any of these diseases get bad enough, the grower might have to walk away from the field, Roberts said. UF/IFAS researchers believe the new technology will help farmers keep their crops intact.