J. van Doorn
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J. van Doorn is a leading researcher in precision agriculture and plant pathology, with a primary focus on the optical detection of viral diseases in ornamental bulb crops. Her most cited work, "Detection of the tulip breaking virus (TBV) in tulips using optical sensors" (2010, 23 citations), addresses a critical economic challenge for the Netherlands’ tulip export industry. In this study, van Doorn pioneered the use of proximal optical sensors to rapidly and objectively screen for TBV, a pathogen that forces the costly removal of infected plants from fields. By demonstrating that spectral signatures can identify asymptomatic infections, she provided a non-destructive, high-throughput alternative to labor-intensive visual inspection. This contribution has laid the groundwork for integrating remote sensing into disease management strategies, reducing economic losses and pesticide use. Van Doorn’s work bridges agronomy, sensor technology, and virology, offering practical tools for sustainable horticulture. Her research continues to influence the development of smart farming systems, where real-time optical monitoring enables early intervention against emerging plant pathogens.
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- 1Detection of the tulip breaking virus (TBV) in tulips using optical sensors23 citations · 2010