What if we cut down pesticide use by using light itself?
Constantly switching chemical groups to avoid pest resistance and watching crops become more vulnerable motivate me to find sustainable alternatives to chemical application.
Instead of just treating symptoms, I believe the real solution is to make plants stronger.
During my research, I came across the UV-C boosting technique, in which automated UV-C light machinery is used in the field to flash light onto crops. This exposure prevents fungal growth while triggering the plant to increase its salicylic acid levels, which acts as a natural systemic defense.
Early data shows that it has been helping farmers lower application rates and costs while maintaining high production.
But the question is: how will it affect plants in the future?
Has anyone here used this technique, and what do you think about its long-term effects?
