Plant Sciences Initiative Multispectral Scanner Cohort 2025-26

(Updated: Jan. 28, 2026, 3:36 a.m.)

In 2025–26, Agent Owen worked with the N.C. PSI Extension Agent Network to explore multispectral scanning for early plant disease detection. The project built strong research–Extension partnerships and provided valuable insights into what it takes to move new tools from the lab to the field. Those lessons will help shape more impactful PSI projects moving forward.

Read the report here.

Three members of the PSI team inspect a grapevine.
The PSI Team inspects a device while working in the vineyard.
The PSI team pose with a building at the vineyard.
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