POMA FRESHTM: A TOOL FOR MAKING CULTIVATION DECISIONS
Poma FreshTM helps growers determine optimal harvest windows. Because the Poma FreshTM determination is immediate and can be executed in the field, the delays and costs of sending samples to labs are mitigated. Shipment quality can be confirmed before shipments are transported and preapproved by the retailers. Superior product can be identified and sold at a premium price.
- Areas of stress from hydration problems, mold or infestations can be more rapidly identified, and mitigation procedures can be started sooner. Plant-by-plant analysis of nitrogen deficiency can provide a method to more efficiently utilize nitrogen.
- Year-to-year comparisons of yield, quality and climate conditions provide a basis for better predictions and more efficient use of resources.
- For some crops, such as grapes, Poma FreshTM can be used to sort out the best grapes for premium wines.
- For the greenhouse and phenotyping applications, consistent monitoring using inexpensive surveillance systems can provide the opportunity for offsite expert monitoring of greenhouse research.
- Poma FreshTM can report plant-by-plant photosynthesis and chlorophyll activities that determine plant health for every plant in a greenhouse.
- Better yield prediction, faster phenotyping cycles, daily plant evaluation to monitor nutrients, lighting and disease detection--all can have dramatic impacts on profitability.