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Daily News Egypt
an hour ago
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Internet of Things helps fight crop diseases sustainably: Egyptian phytopathologist
Travelling across Egypt's governorates, Ayther Amr — a young Egyptian phytopathologist and Master's researcher at Cairo University — is demonstrating how the blend of biological innovation and precision agriculture could redefine sustainable farming in Egypt. As a member of the plant pathology research team at the Agricultural Research Center and through his work with the private firm Project Future Egypt, Amr focuses on adapting biological solutions to local agricultural and climate conditions. His main work centres on beneficial strains of Trichoderma — eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides. In Egypt's challenging desert environment, Amr participated in greenhouse trials testing two Trichoderma strains, applied in both liquid and powder forms, on tomato plants infected with Botrytis cinerea — the fungus responsible for grey mould, a widespread pathogen affecting food and ornamental crops worldwide. 'Trichoderma is a genus of fungi widely used in agriculture as a direct biological control agent against plant pathogens,' Amr explains. He describes the experiment: 'We tested two scenarios — one with mild infection and another with advanced symptoms — to evaluate how effectively these beneficial fungi could work under precision-controlled conditions. We used an advanced climate control system powered by Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor humidity, temperature, and ventilation in real time.' The trial, which lasted between 7 and 15 days with daily observation, produced encouraging results. In mildly infected plants, fungal activity was stopped entirely. In plants with more advanced infection, disease severity dropped by over 60% compared to untreated plants. 'The experiment proved that technology alone isn't the solution — but it creates the optimal conditions for nature to act,' Amr says. 'It gives beneficial microbes the environment they need to work effectively.' Following the success in greenhouses, the team extended the trials to open fields across five Egyptian regions: Beni Suef, Minya, Sohag, El Sadat, and Mansoura. The results were consistent. 'This consistency helped convince farmers,' Amr notes. 'Despite different backgrounds and ways of thinking, farmers across these areas shared the belief that healthy soil, supported by precision agriculture and beneficial microbes, is key to a safer, more sustainable future.' Looking ahead, the team is preparing to collaborate with Chinese partners to expand this approach to diverse environments across Africa and Asia. The goal, Amr adds, is to develop advanced bioformulations adapted to different climate zones and refine the technology for large-scale open field use.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sequans (SQNS) Adopts Bitcoin for Treasury Reserves
Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) is one of the 11 Best Semiconductor Penny Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On July 10, Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) announced that it has acquired 370 Bitcoins. This purchase is part of the company's newly launched Bitcoin treasury strategy. This acquisition was funded by Sequans Communications S.A.'s (NYSE:SQNS) recent offering of ordinary shares and convertible debentures. A macro view of a 5G/4G chips and modules, displaying the cutting edge technology of the company. According to the CEO, Georges Karam, Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) plans to strategically accumulate more than 2,000 Bitcoins in the coming weeks. The company sees Bitcoin as a good long-term store of value for its shareholders. On July 14, Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) reported it acquired an additional 683 Bitcoins for about $79 million. After this purchase, the company had acquired a total of 1,053 Bitcoins for approximately $120 million. Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE:SQNS) is a semiconductor company that specializes in wireless cellular technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has adopted Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset as part of its long-term financial strategy. While we acknowledge the potential of SQNS as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Best American Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now and 11 Best Fintech Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
The Star
3 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
NXP second-quarter revenue falls 6%
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Dutch chipmaker NXP is seen at their headquarters as NXP receives a 1 billion euro loan for Europe-based chip research in Nijmegen, Netherlands January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo (Reuters) -Chipmaker NXP Semiconductors posted a 6% drop in second-quarter revenue on Monday, led by weakness in communications and infrastructure segment amid broader market softness. NXP's revenue for the second quarter fell 6.4% to $2.93 billion, although it still narrowly beat analyst expectations of $2.90 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. NXP's chips are used for high-speed digital processing utilized in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, telecommunications and the Internet of Things (IoT). The shares of the company fell 5% in trading after the bell. Revenue from its communication and infrastructure segment fell 27% to $320 million in the quarter. Industrial and IoT revenue fell 11%, while the automotive segment was flat. For the third quarter, the company expects revenue to be between $3.05 billion and $3.25 billion, the midpoint of which is above analysts' estimates of $3.07 billion. (Reporting by Kritika Lamba in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
KORE to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on August 14, 2025
ATLANTA, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KORE), the global pure-play Internet of Things ("IoT") hyperscaler, and provider of IoT Connectivity, Solutions and Analytics announced that on August 14, 2025, following the U.S. market closing it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. KORE will host a live webcast, followed by a question-and-answer period the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time) to discuss the financial results. Date: August 14, 2025Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)Webcast Event: link U.S. dial-in: (877) 407-3039International dial-in: (215) 268-9922Conference ID: 13755120 About KORE KORE is a pioneer, leader, and trusted advisor delivering mission-critical IoT solutions and services. We empower organizations of all sizes to improve operational and business results by simplifying the complexity of IoT. Our deep IoT knowledge and experience, global reach, purpose-built solutions, and deployment agility accelerate and materially impact our customers' business outcomes. For more information, visit KORE Investor Contact:Vik VijayvergiyaVice President, IR and Corporate Developmentvvijayvergiya@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE KORE Group Holdings, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NXP second-quarter revenue falls 6%
(Reuters) -Chipmaker NXP Semiconductors posted a 6% drop in second-quarter revenue on Monday, led by weakness in communications and infrastructure segment amid broader market softness. NXP's revenue for the second quarter fell 6.4% to $2.93 billion, although it still narrowly beat analyst expectations of $2.90 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. NXP's chips are used for high-speed digital processing utilized in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, telecommunications and the Internet of Things (IoT). The shares of the company fell 5% in trading after the bell. Revenue from its communication and infrastructure segment fell 27% to $320 million in the quarter. Industrial and IoT revenue fell 11%, while the automotive segment was flat. For the third quarter, the company expects revenue to be between $3.05 billion and $3.25 billion, the midpoint of which is above analysts' estimates of $3.07 billion. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
