Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
$327,195.00
New-generation compact sensor based on a combination of LIBS and IR spectroscopy for rapid analysis of soil nutrients and plant composition
FY 2021-22 · 2021-10-13
Summary
Precision agriculture is the combination of sensing and applying water and nutrients at the "right" time to promote optimal plant growth in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.
Currently, there is a need for new technologies that allow for rapid, on-site analysis of soil and crop quality. This project aims to develop the combined use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy for rapid chemical analysis of soil and nutrients in soil, plant parts (roots, leaves, seeds, etc.), and in the environment. Emphasis will be placed on measuring the supply of specific nutrients to plants, including nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, potassium and metals. The possibility of applying the technology to organic molecules, such as proteins, will also be explored.
Department
Program
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Location
Quebec|Québec, Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Business Number
108161266
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
Amendments
Each version of the agreement as published, oldest first, with its total as of that version. The amount above is the latest.
| Amendment | Date | Fiscal Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-22 | $327,195.00 |
| 1 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-22 | $327,195.00 |
| 2 | 2021-10-13 | 2021-22 | $327,195.00 |
As published
Additional Information
This agreement has been amended 2 time(s). The end date of this agreement has been modified by 169 days.
Additional Information (French)
Cet accord a été modifié 2 fois. La date de fin du présent accord a été changé de 169 jours.
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
980633
Agreement Start Date
2021-10-13
Agreement Title
New-generation compact sensor based on a combination of LIBS and IR spectroscopy for rapid analysis of soil nutrients and plant composition
Agreement Title (French)
Capteur compact de nouvelle génération basé sur une combinaison de LIBS et d’IR pour une analyse rapide des nutriments du sol et de la composition des plantes
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$327,195.00
Amendment Date
2025-09-22
Amendment Number
2
Description
Precision agriculture is the combination of sensing and applying water and nutrients at the "right" time to promote optimal plant growth in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.
Currently, there is a need for new technologies that allow for rapid, on-site analysis of soil and crop quality. This project aims to develop the combined use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy for rapid chemical analysis of soil and nutrients in soil, plant parts (roots, leaves, seeds, etc.), and in the environment. Emphasis will be placed on measuring the supply of specific nutrients to plants, including nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus, potassium and metals. The possibility of applying the technology to organic molecules, such as proteins, will also be explored.
Description (French)
L’agriculture de précision est la combinaison de la détection et de l’application de l’eau et des nutriments au « bon » moment pour favoriser une croissance optimale des plantes de manière durable et rentable.
Actuellement, il existe un besoin pour de nouvelles technologies permettant des analyses rapides, sur place, de la qualité des sols et des cultures. Ce projet vise à développer l’utilisation combinée de la spectroscopie laser
plasma (en anglais « Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy » ou LIBS) et de la spectroscopie infrarouge (IR) pour l’analyse chimique rapide du sol et des nutriments contenus dans le sol, les différentes parties des plantes
(racines, feuilles, graines, etc.). L’accent sera mis sur la mesure de l’apport des plantes en nutriments spécifiques, notamment l’azote, le carbone, le phosphore, le potassium et les métaux. La possibilité d’appliquer la
technologie à des molécules organiques, telles que les protéines, sera également étudiée.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Québec Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Québec-Centre
Federal Riding Number
24059
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
108161266
Recipient City
Quebec|Québec
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Recipient Postal Code
G1K 9A9
Recipient Province or Territory
QC
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2021-2022-Q3-980633