Cassandra Percy
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Cassandra Percy is a researcher at the forefront of agricultural technology, specializing in the early detection of crop diseases using advanced optical sensing methods. Her primary focus lies in the intersection of plant pathology, spectroscopy, and robotics, aiming to mitigate the devastating impact of soil-borne pathogens on global food security. Percy’s most notable contribution is her pioneering work on detecting crown rot in wheat, a disease caused by *Fusarium pseudograminearum* that can reduce yields by up to forty percent. In her highly cited 2020 study, she demonstrated the efficacy of near-infrared spectroscopy for identifying infected plants, specifically exploring how combinations of wavebands and varying bandwidths can enhance discrimination accuracy. This foundational research, which has garnered 8 citations, lays critical groundwork for developing remote and robotic sensing systems that could enable real-time, field-level disease management. By moving from laboratory analysis to potential drone or ground-robot deployment, Percy’s work promises to revolutionize precision agriculture, offering farmers a proactive tool to combat a major threat to wheat production. Her innovative approach positions her as a key contributor to the future of sustainable farming.
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