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An in vivo biosensing, biomimetic electrochemical transistor with applications in plant science and precision farming

2017 - Scientific Reports

The in vivo monitoring of key plant physiology parameters is a key enabler of precision farming. Here, a biomimetic textile-based biosensor, which can be inserted directly into plant tissue is presented Also, it can continuously communicate the plant health status, thus potentially driving the whole farm management in the frame of smart agriculture.

Development of an In Vivo Sensor to Monitor the Effects of Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD) Changes to Improve Water Productivity in Agriculture

2019 - Sensors

Environment, biodiversity and ecosystem services are essential to ensure food security and nutrition. Managing natural resources and mainstreaming biodiversity across agriculture sectors are keys towards a sustainable agriculture focused on resource efficiency. We have used an in vivo sensor, termed “bioristor”, to continuously monitor the changes occurring in the sap ion’s status when plants experience different VPD conditions.

Real-time monitoring of Arundo donax response to saline stress through the application of in vivo sensing technology

2021 - Scientific Reports

We demonstrate how the application of smart technologies such as an in vivo sensor, termed bioristor, allows to continuously monitor in real-time the dynamic changes of ion concentration in the sap of Arundo donax when exposed to a progressive salinity stress. The continuous time-series of data recorded by the bioristor returned a specific signal which correlated with Na+ content in leaves of Na-stressed plants, opening a new perspective for its application as a tool for in vivo plant phenotyping and selection of genotypes more suitable for the exploitation of saline soils.

Combining Precision Viticulture Technologies and Economic Indices to Sustainable Water Use Management

2022 - Water

The scarcity of water due to climate change is endangering worldwide the production, quality, and economic viability of growing wine grapes. One of the main mitigation measures to be adopted in the viticulture sector will be an adequate irrigation strategy. By combining Bioristor and other data, the platform makes it possible to assess the spatial and temporal variability of water in vineyards. In addition, the output data of the platforming, matched with the economic indices, support the decision-making process for winemakers to optimize and schedule water use under water-scarce conditions.

Classification and Forecasting of Water Stress in Tomato Plants Using Bioristor Data

2023 - IEEE

Water stress and in particular drought are some of the most significant factors affecting plant growth, food production, and thus food security. Furthermore, the possibility to predict and shape irrigation on real plant demands is priceless. The obtained results are very good in terms of accuracy, precision, recall, F-measure, and they suggest that the considered novel data and features coming from the bioristor, together with the used machine and deep learning models, can be successfully applied to real-world on-the-field smart irrigation scenarios in the future.

Application of the OECT-Based In Vivo Biosensor Bioristor in Fruit Tree Monitoring to Improve Agricultural Sustainability

2023 - Chemosensors

Water scarcity is a major concern in agriculture worldwide. Fruit trees are severely affected by water deprivation in terms of growth, fruit yield, and quality. This study reports the use of in vivo sensing technology to monitor fruit tree species continuously, in real time and in vivo, through Bioristor. The sensor was applied to grapevines, apples, and kiwis, revealing its capability to trace the plant water status for the whole productive cycle. The use of Bioristor-acquired indices can be used to improve precision irrigation techniques according to the real plant needs. 

Kiwi 4.0: In Vivo Real-Time Monitoring to Improve Water Use Efficiency in Yellow Flesh Actinidia chinensis

2024 - Biosensors

This manuscript reports the application of Bioristors in two distinct experimental trials. the in vivo sensor bioristor was applied in yellow kiwi plants to monitor, in real-time and continuously, the changes in the composition and concentration of the plant sap in an open field during plant growth and development. A plant-based irrigation protocol can be achieved and tailored based on real plant needs, increasing water use sustainability and preserving high-quality standards.

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Development of an In Vivo Sensor to Monitor the Effects of Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD) Changes to Improve Water Productivity in Agriculture
2019 - Sensors

Filippo Vurro, Michela Janni, Nicola Coppedè, Francesco Gentile, Riccardo Manfredi, Manuele Bettelli, Andrea Zappettini

Research Article In Vivo Phenotyping for the Early Detection of Drought Stress in Tomato
2019 - Plant Phenomics

Michela Janni, Nicola Coppede, Manuele Bettelli, Nunzio Briglia, Angelo Petrozza, Stephan Summerer, Filippo Vurro, Donatella Danzi, Francesco Cellini, Nelson Marmiroli, Domenico Pignone, Salvatore Iannotta, Andrea Zappettini

Introducing state variables in Organic Electrochemical Transistors with application to biophysical systems
2019 - Sensors

Nicola Coppedè, Filippo Vurro, Riccardo Manfredi, Michela Janni, Andrea Zappettini, Francesco Gentile

In Vivo Phenotyping for the Early Detection of Drought Stress in Tomato
2019 - Plant Phenomics

Michela Janni, Nicola Coppede, Manuele Bettelli, Nunzio Briglia, Angelo Petrozza, Stephan Summerer, Filippo Vurro, Donatella Danzi, Francesco Cellini, Nelson Marmiroli, Domenico Pignone, Salvatore Iannotta, Andrea Zappettini

A mathematical model of OECTs with variable internal geometry
2020 - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical

Francesco Gentile, Filippo Vurro, Francesco Picelli, Manuele Bettelli, Andrea Zappettini, Nicola Coppedè

Towards In Vivo Monitoring of Ions Accumulation in Trees: Response of an in Planta Organic Electrochemical Transistor Based Sensor to Water Flux Density, Light and Vapor Pressure Deficit Variation
2021 - Applied Sciences

Davide Amato, Giuseppe Montanaro, Filippo Vurro, Nicola Coppedé, Nunzio Briglia, Angelo Petrozza, Michela Janni, Andrea Zappettini, Francesco Cellini, Vitale Nuzzo

Real-time monitoring of Arundo donax response to saline stress through the application of in vivo sensing technology
2021 - Scientific Reports

Janni Michela, Cocozza Claudia, Brilli Federico, Pignattelli Sara, Vurro Filippo, Coppede Nicola, Bettelli Manuele, Calestani Davide, Francesco Loreto, Andrea Zappettini

Combining precision viticulture technologies and economic indices to sustainable water use management
2022 - Water

Adele Finco, Deborah Bentivoglio, Giulia Chiaraluce, Matteo Alberi, Enrico Chiarelli, Andrea Maino, Fabio Mantovani, Michele Montuschi, Kassandra Giulia Cristina Raptis, Filippo Semenza, Virginia Strati, Filippo Vurro, Edoardo Marchetti, Manuele Bettelli, Michela Janni, Emiliano Anceschi, Carlo Sportolaro, Giorgia Bucci

A Biomimetic, Biocompatible OECT Sensor for the Real‐Time Measurement of Concentration and Saturation of Ions in Plant Sap
2022 - Advanced Electronic Materials

Francesco Gentile, Filippo Vurro, Michela Janni, Riccardo Manfredi, Francesco Cellini, Angelo Petrozza, Andrea Zappettini, Nicola Coppedè

Long-term stability in electronic properties of textile organic electrochemical transistors for integrated applications
2023 - Materials

Riccardo Manfredi, Filippo Vurro, Michela Janni, Manuele Bettelli, Francesco Gentile, Andrea Zappettini, Nicola Coppedè

Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in foods with a textile organic electrochemical transistor biosensor
2023 - Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Priya Vizzini, Elena Beltrame, Nicola Coppedè, Filippo Vurro, Francesco Andreatta, Emanuela Torelli, Marisa Manzano

A Lycopene ε-cyclase TILLING allele enhances lycopene and carotenoid content in fruit and improves drought stress tolerance in tomato plants
2023 - Genes

Angelo Petrozza, Stephan Summerer, Donato Melfi, Teresa Mango, Filippo Vurro, Manuele Bettelli, Michela Janni, Francesco Cellini, Filomena Carriero

Application of the OECT-based in vivo biosensor bioristor in fruit tree monitoring to improve agricultural sustainability
2023 - Chemosensors

Filippo Vurro, Edoardo Marchetti, Manuele Bettelli, Luigi Manfrini, Adele Finco, Carlo Sportolaro, Nicola Coppedè, Nadia Palermo, Maria Grazia Tommasini, Andrea Zappettini, Michela Janni

A Wireless Biosensor for in-Vivo and Real-Time Plant Monitoring for Smart Agriculture
2023 - IEEE CAFE

Michele Caselli, Edoardo Graiani, Valentina Bianchi, Filippo Vurro, Manuele Bettelli, Ilaria De Munari, Michela Janni, Andrea Boni

Field plant monitoring from macro to micro scale: feasibility and validation of combined field monitoring approaches from remote to in vivo to cope with drought stress in tomato
2023 - Plants

Filippo Vurro, Michele Croci, Giorgio Impollonia, Edoardo Marchetti, Adrian Gracia-Romero, Manuele Bettelli, José Luis Araus, Stefano Amaducci, Michela Janni

In vivo sensing to monitor tomato plants in field conditions and optimize crop water management
2023 - Precision Agriculture

Filippo Vurro, Riccardo Manfredi, Manuele Bettelli, Gionata Bocci, Alberto Luigi Cologni, Sandro Cornali, Roberto Reggiani, Edoardo Marchetti, Nicola Coppedè, Stefano Caselli, Andrea Zappettini, Michela Janni

A wireless biosensor node for in vivo and real-time plant monitoring in precision agriculture
2024 - IEEE Transactions on AgriFood Electronics

Michele Caselli, Edoardo Graiani, Valentina Bianchi, Filippo Vurro, Manuele Bettelli, Giuseppe Tarabella, Ilaria De Munari, Michela Janni, Andrea Boni

Kiwi 4.0: In Vivo Real-Time Monitoring to Improve Water Use Efficiency in Yellow Flesh Actinidia chinensis
2024 - Biosensors

Filippo Vurro, Luigi Manfrini, Alexandra Boini, Manuele Bettelli, Vito Buono, Stefano Caselli, Beniamino Gioli, Andrea Zappettini, Nadia Palermo, Michela Janni

Leveraging Incremental Decision Trees and In-Vivo Biosensors for an Explainable Plant Health Monitoring System
2024 - IEEE EAIS

Giovanni Panella, Pietro Ducange, Manuele Bettelli, Filippo Vurro, Michela Fazzolari, Riccardo Pecori

An Explainable Smart Agriculture System based on In-Vivo Biosensors
2024 - FUZZ-IEEE

Riccardo Pecori, Giovanni Panella, Filippo Vurro, Manuele Bettelli, Michela Fazzolari, Pietro Ducange

Glucose selective textile OECT based on molecularly imprinted nanoparticles functionalized channel for in vivo plants monitoring
2025 - Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical

Filippo Vurro, Elena Dembech, Riccardo Manfredi, Gabriele Debbi, Manuele Bettelli, Alice Marinangeli, Alessandra Maria Bossi, Nadia Palermo, Vittoria Martini, Michela Janni, Nicola Coppedè

Towards continuous water stress classification in tomato plants via fuzzy Hoeffding trees and in-vivo biosensors
2026 - Evolving Systems

Giovanni Panella, Pietro Ducange, Manuele Bettelli, Filippo Vurro, Michela Janni, Michela Fazzolari, Riccardo Pecori