Smart Bug Chemical Sensing

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The Smart Bug Detector uses classically conditioned insects to detect odors of interest. Because they are cheap to rear, are extremely sensitive and robust towards the odors of interest. these insects can be conditioned towards almost any odor in a matter of minutes and can provide feedback via a behavioral analysis computer program within 20-30 seconds. 
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Testing the use of RTK-GPS for band spraying of fungicides in peanuts
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