America uses trees to ... spy

These genetically modified plants are capable of detecting chemicals, pathogens, radiation, electromagnetic signals, nuclear threats.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the US Department of Defense says it is working on a project that could help the military advance its ability to detect threats.

A program called Advanced Plant Technologies (APT) will create "" trees of great value as an "" extremely sensitive.

High tech greenhouses are cared for in the laboratory - (photo: DAILY MAIL).

Specifically, APT aims to increase longevity, nutrient enrichment, productivity gains, pest and disease resistance, increased adaptability to harsh conditions, biofuel production, etc. for selected plant varieties. . Plants that are genetically engineered to open up their natural capabilities to better sense and respond to environmental stimuli, such as light levels or strange elements. in environment.

Plants in the APT program will become a type of high-tech sensor capable of detecting very well the chemicals, pathogens, radiation, electromagnetic signals, even nuclear threats. , to help the military eliminate silent attacks and espionage activities.

According to DARPA, it will become a "detective" not only powerful for the military but also able to operate independently, powerful, virtually invisible - because no one doubts ... a tree . These trees are also quite easy to distribute, plug in where needed.

Scientists are still working mainly in the laboratory. If the initial experiments are successful, they will proceed to field trials with the supervision of agricultural authorities. The scientists hope it will be armed to the military in the near future, helping to reduce the risk to soldiers and reduce costs compared to the use of traditional technology sensors.