Real-time plant electrophysiology screening for herbicide efficacy
Plant electrophysiology technology enables rapid, real-time monitoring of internal plant signals during herbicide exposure. It provides immediate feedback on treatment impact and supports analysis of dosage, timing, and mode of action. Continuous assessment supports detection of stressor signatures before visual symptoms and generates intuitive plant-health indices from temporal changes in charge distribution across cell membranes, including above-ground and root conditions.
Overview
An advanced plant electrophysiology approach enables rapid screening of herbicides by measuring internal plant signals in real-time. The method provides immediate feedback on how plants respond to herbicide treatments, reducing the time required to assess impact. By leveraging plant-wide signalling networks, it supports insights into dosage, timing, and the mode of action of herbicides. The system also enables continuous 24/7 assessment of plant health, including both above-ground and root conditions.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Real-time monitoring of plant responses using inserted electrodes and pre-trained machine learning algorithms.
- Continuous feedback under all lighting conditions, including night-time.
- Ability to detect specific stressor signatures before visual symptoms appear.
- Provides intuitive indices of plant health by tracking temporal changes in charge distribution across cell membranes.
- Offers insights into root conditions and overall crop health to inform herbicide application decisions.
Technology readiness level
The technology has achieved a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 9, indicating it is fully developed and ready for commercial deployment. It has been validated through greenhouse and field deployments of biosignal monitoring systems, supporting reliable data interpretation and effective algorithm deployment.
About Vivent SA
Vivent SA, operating as Vivent Biosignals, is a Swiss-based deep tech company that provides AI-powered plant biosignal monitoring. The company developed a platform that interprets plant electrophysiology in real-time, allowing users to detect stress, disease, nutrient imbalances, and drought well before visual symptoms appear. By tapping into plant signaling networks, the technology delivers actionable insights that enable more precise management of crops. Vivent operates internationally with a focus on sustainable agricultural practices and is a certified B Corporation.
The company serves a diverse range of customers, including greenhouse operators, indoor farms, and perennial crop growers, as well as partners involved in crop treatment, biostimulant development, and plant breeding. By enabling 24/7 monitoring of crop health, Vivent’s solutions help clients optimize resource use, increase yields, and reduce environmental impact. Headquartered in Gland, Switzerland, and founded in 2012, Vivent has secured multiple rounds of venture capital funding to scale its global operations and further advance its digital crop diagnostic capabilities.
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