Advancements in chemiresistive and electrochemical sensing materials for detecting volatile organic compounds in potato and tomato plants

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Center for Engineering and Sustainable Development Research

Document Type

Article

Source Title

AgriEngineering

Volume

7

Issue

166

Publication Date

2025

Abstract

Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) and potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are vital staple crops. They are prone to diseases from pathogens like Ralstonia and Fusarium, which cause significant agricultural losses. Detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted by plants under stress offers a promising approach for advanced monitoring of crop health. This study examines sensing materials for wearable plant sensors targeting VOCs as biomarkers under abiotic and biotic stress. Key questions addressed include the specific VOCemission profiles of potato and tomato cultivars, how materials and sensing mechanisms influence sensor performance, and material considerations for agricultural use. The analysis reveals cultivar-specific VOC profiles under stress, challenging the identification of universal biomarkers for specific diseases. Through a literature review, this study reviews VOC responses to fungi, bacteria, and viruses, and compares non-composite and hybrid chemiresistive and electrochemical sensors based on sensitivity, selectivity, detection limits, response time, robustness, cost-effectiveness, and biocompatibility. A superstructure bridging materials science, plant pathology, AI, data science, and manufacturing is proposed, emphasizing three strategies: sensitivity, flexibility, and sustainability. This study identifies recent research trends that involve developing biodegradable wearable sensors for precision agriculture, leveraging flexible biocompatible materials, multi-parameter monitoring, self-healing properties, 3D-printed designs, advanced nanomaterials, and energy-harvesting technologies.

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Disciplines

Chemical Engineering

Keywords

Volatile organic compounds; Sustainable agriculture; Biosensors

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