University of Texas researchers developed AI-powered microscopy that identifies soil fungi using affordable equipment, while The Gambia deployed mid-infrared spectroscopy laboratories for rapid soil analysis. Both technologies address deployment barriers by reducing costs and expertise requirements for comprehensive soil health testing, enabling farmers to measure carbon sequestration and optimize regenerative practices with real-time data rather than expensive laboratory analysis.
University of Texas researchers developed AI-powered microscopy that identifies soil fungi using affordable equipment, while The Gambia deployed mid-infrared spectroscopy laboratories for rapid soil analysis. Both technologies address deployment barriers by reducing costs and expertise requirements for comprehensive soil health testing, enabling farmers to measure carbon sequestration and optimize regenerative practices with real-time data rather than expensive laboratory analysis.