Project Grant 2138701
- This $300,000 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) supports the development of a sustainable, intelligent wearable sensor system for continuous tree health monitoring. The primary goals are to: Create a biocompatible, ion-sensitive sensor array that can be implanted in a plant's xylem to continuously monitor water and nutrient uptake in real-time. Develop energy-harvesting techniques...
- This $250,000 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems, under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering program (CFDA 47.070), will fund the development of a multi-modal integrated sensor system and through-the-soil wireless power transmission technique for continuous, real-time monitoring of soil variables over time and space. A collaboration between Tennessee Technological University, the University of Tennessee...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Program (CFDA 47.070) Project Grant award totaling $300,000 will fund the development of a sustainable wearable sensor system to continuously monitor tree health. The key products and services to be delivered include: The project will create a zero-maintenance, intelligent, and robust computer system that uses biocompatible sensor arrays implanted in plant xylem to monitor water and nutrient uptake...
- This Project Grant award of $617,500 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.310 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative) to North Carolina State University will support the development of a transformative plant wearable sensor platform. The objective is to enable real-time monitoring of both biotic (e.g., diseases) and abiotic (e.g., temperature, humidity) stresses on plants to enhance digital farming and precision agriculture...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $135,920 EAGER Project Grant to the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (Tees) to conduct research focused on quantifying the value of information for sensor placements to improve soil moisture signals for agricultural water management. The award, which commenced on April 1, 2024 and is expected to be completed by September 30, 2025, is funded under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The project aims to develop a robust design...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Industrial Innovation awarded North Carolina State University a $250,000 Project Grant under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041) from June 15, 2021 to May 31, 2023. The grant funds the development of a network of electronic noses to sense stress-induced chemical fingerprints emitted by plants. The Engineering program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength by fostering innovation and excellence in engineering research....
- This three-year project grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) totaling $398,998 will support the development of a multi-modal integrated sensor system and through-the-soil wireless power transmission technique for continuous monitoring of soil variables. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Buffalo will receive the funding and collaborate with Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee Knoxville on this research under the NSF's...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $282,000 Project Grant to Iowa State University under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships federal grant program (CFDA 47.084) to develop soil nutrient and moisture monitoring probe sensors. The university will advance sensors for agricultural monitoring by designing probes integrated with sensors to continuously monitor soil nitrogen, salinity, and moisture levels throughout corn crop cycles up to four months. The probes aim to optimize...
- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) awarded a $103,246 Project Grant under the Science Mission Directorate (CFDA 43.001) to the University of Texas at Tyler. The award, effective January 1, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026, will fund the development of "Multiplexed Phytohormone and Nitrate Sensors for Real-Time Analysis of Plant Responses to Pathogenic Stress in Spaceflight-Like Conditions." This grant supports specialized research and sensor...
- This $591,499 federal Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, will support the development of integrated sensing devices that can be placed on crop plant leaves to measure the presence of stress agents and the physiological responses of the plants. The goal is to create data analytics tools that can identify distinct signatures for individual and combined...
The National Science Foundation awarded The University of Texas at Tyler $199,999 under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program to develop integrated wearable sensors for monitoring crop health and productivity. Specifically, the university will design, fabricate, and validate sensors to quantitatively profile key plant hormones and metabolites in situ, providing real-time tracking of crop fitness in response to environmental stressors like drought and heat. Researchers will analyze sensor sensitivity, plant responses, and metabolic gradients under stress conditions to enhance understanding of crop adaptation. Additionally, the project aims to design a fiber optic bundle for real-time root endoscopy and spectroscopy to monitor root exudates and tissue remodeling across whole plants. Outcomes seek to support engineering of stress-tolerant crop varieties and precision farming through direct chemical profiling of plant needs and condition.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 2/22/22 |