Miniature sensors with probe insertable into and for obtaining measurements from plants and a variety of other mediums

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Apparatus, methods, and systems for transducing measurements from medium of interest. One non-limiting example is in planta monitoring of plants. In one aspect, a micro- or nano-scale probe body includes one or more microprobes (e.g. microneedles or waveguides) to access desired plant tissue, and one or more microsensors on the probe body. A microcircuit on or in the probe body transduces relevant measurements from the microsensor(s). An output interface allows storage, communication, or transfer of the transduced measurement for further use. Non-limiting examples are processing into estimations of chemical concentrations or the like for biochemical sensing. As such, if used as in planta sensors, they can be minimally invasive and cost effective for both single use and use in sets for plural plants with one central station.

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INCAMES IA 50010

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Ali, Md Azahar Ames, US 2 2
Castellano, Michael Ames, US 2 2
Dong, Liang Ames, US 149 3190
Wang, Xinran Ames, US 63 1585

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