| Affiliations: | Aggie Research Mentoring Program |
| Project Leader: | Ryan Hamberg rhamberg@tamu.edu Soil and Crop Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | Muthukumar Bagavathiannan, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBA |
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Team Size:
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3 |
| Open Spots: | 3 |
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Special Opportunities:
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introduction to the weed science discipline, potential of attending conferences if the student shows interest, potential co-authorship if the student contributes intellectually to the project. If student shows great interest in the research further opportunities will be there within the lab! Exposure to a novel technology, engineering, robotics and more!
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Team Needs:
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Some knowledge in plant science or plant care is helpful. Some knowledge in engineering may be helpful with designing and running the weed killing robot. Expect some physical labor and field work. |
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Description:
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This project will involve the testing and implementation of a novel weed control technology called “Directed Energy” which is essentially the combinations of two wavelengths of light. The project will involve greenhouse and field experiments testing the technology in a variety of scenarios including implementation on autonomous robots. Students will help with caring for plants in the greenhouse, assist in testing the Directed Energy unit in the field and greenhouse, and gather data on the results of experiments. |