What if we could see beyond the leaves to understand the future of our crops? In Ontario’s soybean fields, drone technology offers plant researchers a new perspective on crop growth and performance. My PhD research at the University of Guelph investigates why some soybean varieties maintain their yields better under drought stress. By combining field research, advanced phenotyping, and genetic analysis, we aim to identify the traits and genes that help soybeans withstand water shortages. Every flight brings us a step closer to breeding more resilient crops and safeguarding tomorrow’s harvest in a changing climate.
