Communicative Plant Contraptions

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The Phytl Signs Device Can Decipher Plant Communication Signals

— July 9, 2016 — Eco
Phytl Signs is a futuristic new plant communication device, developed by none other than Switzerland-based company Vivent SARL, that is designed to make it possible to detect and harness the subtle electrical signals emitted by plants before routing them through a speaker so that you can hear what your plants are 'saying'.

Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign, this plant communication apparatus makes use of a pair of receptors that are hooked up to a special signal processor, from where the plant-emitted signals are directed through an embedded speaker. Users can even monitor data from the plant on a companion smartphone app.

This plant communication product isn't just a fun gimmick, as it actually enables people to analyze plant signals before going about using derived information to optimize growing conditions.



Trend Themes

  1. Plant Communication Devices — Developing communicative plant contraptions can revolutionize the way we interact with nature and optimize agricultural practices.
  2. Smart Agriculture — Integrating plant communication devices into agricultural practices can improve crop yield and sustainability while reducing costs associated with manual plant monitoring.
  3. Crowdfunded Technology — Crowdfunding platforms can enable the development and distribution of innovative plant communication devices, expanding the market for such technology beyond traditional industry players.

Industry Implications

  1. Agriculture — Plant communication devices can offer significant disruptive innovations in agriculture, enabling smarter and more efficient farming practices.
  2. Consumer Technology — Developing plant communication devices for consumers interested in urban gardening or home farming can offer a new market for consumer technology companies.
  3. Environmental Sustainability — Plant communication devices can enable more sustainable farming practices, reducing agriculture’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.
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