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University of Texas-Austin: Plants Need Water - Breakthrough Sensor Measures Leaf Hydration in Real Time
March 31, 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, March 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas issued the following news release:

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Plants Need Water? Breakthrough Sensor Measures Leaf Hydration in Real Time

Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo to track moisture levels in plant leaves, potentially leading to improvements in wildfire prediction, agricultural yields, water conservation and food security.

Is your houseplant thirsty? Are crops getting enough water? Is . . .

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