# Researchers develop sensors for continuous corn growth monitoring

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- Published: 2026-11-04T03:20:05+00:00
- Category: Science
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When is the best time to apply nitrogen? What plant response was there to fertilizer or any number of other treatments? There is a general answer to those questions now, but what if plant breeders and agronomists could download data from continuously monitored cornstalks and ears to develop specific answers for those questions?

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