Observed arrival · 2026-09-05

pZero, where insects make the crop-protection decisions

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pZero turns insect behavior observations into training data for compounds intended to change whether pests land on crops.

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The project focuses on spotted wing drosophila and treats landing behavior as a measurable crop-protection signal rather than relying only on toxicity. Its homepage reports 2,289 tube trials, 102 screened compounds, and 32 contact-assay recordings. A planned Ask pZero interface would let authorized users query assays, compounds, and results through Claude, Codex, or a terminal; the stated scale and formulation targets remain future goals.

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