Agriculture Student Explores New Approach to Improving Soybeans

Through a unique research project funded in part by the Alliance, an Ontario Agricultural College undergraduate is contributing new insights into soybean health and productivity. Peyton Nailor has uncovered a new approach to improve crop health through her work in Dr. Hugh Earl’s lab. “By doing this research, we can more precisely characterize deficiency responses, link visual and physiological symptoms to specific nutrients, and improve diagnostic accuracy in field settings.” she explains. “That knowledge can ultimately support better recommendations for farmers.”

Her research also incorporated imaging techniques to document plant responses, with the long-term goal of contributing to an AI tool that could help identify nutrient deficiencies through visual analysis. The research was funded by Grain Farmers of Ontario and the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, and aims to provide practical, evidence-based tools that growers can use to make more informed nutrient management decisions.

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