Developing an integrated device for on-farm detection of sugarcane diseases

致病菌每年给澳大利亚甘蔗产业造成1.5亿美元以上的产量损失，在世界范围内造成数百万美元以上的损失。该项目与澳大利亚糖业研究中心合作，旨在开发一种新型农场诊断设备，包括新的纳米技术和具有肉眼观察和电化学检测的磁致微流体。该装置有望通过预测潜在风险和采取快速有效的行动来减轻即将发生的产量损失，从而改善疾病管理战略。反过来，澳大利亚制糖业的生产力和可持续性将得到提高。新的平台设备在改善澳大利亚和全球其他作物的疾病管理方面具有巨大的潜力。

Pathogenic organisms cause yield losses of more than $150M pa to the Australian sugarcane industry and many millions more worldwide. Partnering with Sugar Research Australia, this project aims to develop a novel on-farm diagnostic device, comprising new nanotechnology and magnetism-induced microfluidics with naked eye observation and electrochemical detection. This device is expected to enable improved disease management strategies through the prediction of potential risks and rapid and effective actions to mitigate impending yield loss. In turn productivity and sustainability of Australia’s sugar industry will be enhanced. The new platform device has great potential for improved disease management in other crops in Australia and globally.