Optical Properties of Plants Reflect Ozone-Induced Damage
2025.12.16
Research
Environmental pollutants such as ozone can damage the internal structure of plants and impair their growth and productivity. Conventional assessments requiring sample processing may not accurately reflect internal damage. A new study highlights the application of a novel ‘optical coherence tomography’ scanner for the non-invasive temporal assessment of live plants exposed to ozone. The technique can aid the timely detection of deficiencies and stress-induced damage, thereby supporting better plant management and improving crop productivity.
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Researchers develop a novel optical coherence tomography scanner that can non-invasively measure changes in the optical properties of leaves exposed to environmental pollutants and reflect stress-induced internal damage
Image credit & source link: Dr. Tatsuo Shiina, Chiba University, Japan
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-22104-0