Transforming crop health and sustainability with laser-powered technology

Addressing the challenges of modern agriculture

The demands of feeding a growing global population present the agricultural sector with any number of problems. Chief among them is the sustainability of the agricultural processes needed to meet this global demand. Given the need for environmentally friendly agriculture, Onteko has developed Foliar Laser Boost, a pioneering laser-based technology designed to transform foliar agrochemical applications.

Chemicals designed to improve plant growth are typically sprayed onto the crop’s leaves. Our innovation precisely and selectively removes the leaf's cuticle—a natural barrier to chemical absorption [1]—significantly improving the plant’s uptake of essential nutrients, pesticides, and biostimulants. In this white paper, we’ll explore scientific principles, empirical validation, and practical implications of our Foliar Laser Boost system, demonstrating its potential to steer agricultural processes toward greater sustainability and improved economic viability.

illustrates the optical properties of citrus leaves, and highlights the rationale for using a 532nm laser. This wavelength minimizes internal leaf damage and optimizes selective wax ablation within the green spectral region.

https://www.agritechtomorrow.com/article/2025/03/transforming-crop-health-and-sustainability-with-laser-powered-technology/16434