Towards a Frugal Photosynthesis Sensing Toolkit for Data-Driven Plant Science Education and Exploration
Published in arXiv preprint, 2026
PhytoBits is a low-cost gas-exchange sensing system for educational and exploratory plant science. It detects distinct photosynthetic pathways (C3 and CAM variants) using an enclosed leaf chamber, commercial CO₂ sensor, and budget-friendly microcontroller — validated against professional-grade equipment.
Recommended citation: Li, Q., Dave, R. N., Phiri, R. A., Zhang, L., Zheng, X., Blake, A., Ford, L., Jones, S., Strickler, S. R., & Arora, N. (2026). Towards a Frugal Photosynthesis Sensing Toolkit for Data-Driven Plant Science Education and Exploration. arXiv:2604.26305.
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