LIFE-FROSTDEFEND

Prediction and protection of fruit crops from frost damage.

LIFE-FROSTDEFEND is an innovative artificial intelligence solution for crop frost prevention.

LIFE-FROSTDEFEND is monitoring in real time selected relevant atmospheric (aerosol concentration), meteorological and phenological indicators. The atmospheric data are collected through an Internet of Things (IoT) based system that utilizes cost-effective sensors.

LIFE-FROSTDEFEND's prediction system is based on an Artificial Intelligence algorithm that is continuously assessing and predicting the vulnerability and sensitivity of different types of fruit trees to frost events through the evaluation of complex processes such as the formation of epiphytic bacteria.

LIFE-FROSTDEFEND is supported by theNational Centre for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, the Agricultural University of Athens, the Agricultural Cooperatives Union Aeghion SA, the M-SENSIS Technological Applications, the Societe Anonyme and the l’Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement.

LIFE-FROSTDEFEND is funded by the European Union.

Additional information about the project can be found at https://frostdefend.eu/.