Photonics for Agrifood Roadmap Published in IOP JPhys Photonics
Professors Lien Smeesters, Francesca Venturini and Anna Grazia Mignani have recently coordinated the publication of the ‘2025 Photonics for Agrifood Roadmap: Towards a Sustainable and Healthier Planet’ in the IOP journal JPhys Photonics.
2025 Photonics for Agrifood Roadmap
Towards a Sustainable and Healthier Planet.
This comprehensive roadmap brings together the expertise of 79 renowned international experts from 48 institutions worldwide. It highlights the significant benefits of state-of-the-art photonics technologies in agrifood applications. The article also explores future applications and developments, aiming to optimize resource utilization, increase crop yields, halt land degradation, and reduce food waste.
The paper underscores the crucial role of photonics technologies in driving technological advancements within the agrifood industry. It envisions a future of sustainable agriculture, providing healthy, nutritious, and safe food for all.
