Russian scientists said that they have made new breakthroughs in agriculture and developed a laser pointer system that can double the growth rate of crops and does not require any pesticides in the cultivation process. This technology can be used in cities, or in remote areas, and it is said that it can greatly extend the storage time of food and prolong the preservation period of food.
The report pointed out that the world’s population will reach 9 billion in 2050, and the demand for food is expected to increase by 70%. To bridge this gap, technology will play an important role. The system was invented by scientists at Michurinsk State Agrarian University.
The research team said that they used a relatively cheap laser system to cultivate crops, including tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, fennel, etc., whose growth rate and yield are much higher than natural growth; and no pesticides and other chemicals are needed to accelerate crops. Therefore, the plants cultivated by this technology are “ecologically clean”.
Lasers used to grow plants. Plants need to be irradiated with laser every day, but the work is done by robots. Compared with the traditional planting mode, this can save farmers’ time. This technology in the laboratory irradiates plants with a single wavelength or color green laser pointer. Other scientists are studying the effects of different colors of LED light on promoting plant growth.
Russian experts said that the laser system can also improve plant immunity, thereby curing diseased plants. Experts also said that laser technology can also extend the storage time of crops and find toxic and harmful substances in their bodies.