The Background

As crop production becomes more complex, growers need faster, more reliable ways to identify plant stress and make informed management decisions.

Through the Ontario Centre of Innovation’s (OCI) Technology Access Program, this project was launched to independently validate the CredoSense handheld leaf-chamber system and AI prescription engine. Conducted in partnership with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland), the project aimed to determine whether the CredoSense system could accurately diagnose crop stress and deliver practical, action-ready recommendations under both field and controlled conditions.

The Objectives

  • Independently validate the performance of the CredoSense system 

  • Assess whether the CredoSense recommendations align with real-world agronomic decision-making 

  • Test the technology across multiple specialty crops and production environments 

  • Quantify stress-detection accuracy under controlled laboratory conditions 

  • Evaluate suitability for use at the point of decision by growers and advisors 

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The Result

The CredoSense system successfully met its validation objectives. In applied field trials involving apple, field tomato, and wine grape production, Vineland’s farm management team confirmed that CredoSense stress identification and AI-generated recommendations were satisfactory for operational decision support. In a controlled indoor laboratory trial using potted bean plants, the CredoSense system detected plant stress with greater than 95% accuracy. 

The Impact

  • Independent validation confirmed the CredoSense handheld leaf-chamber system and AI prescription engine as a reliable decision-support tool for growers.

  • The research demonstrated the technology’s accuracy and real-world relevance, strengthening confidence among growers, advisors, and industry stakeholders.

  • Results support broader adoption of AI-enabled agronomic technologies within crop production.

  • Growers can detect plant stress earlier, optimize inputs, and improve crop resilience, enabling more proactive crop management.

  • The project contributes to advancing innovation and sustainability in the agricultural sector.

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