The maple syrup industry is evolving with increased use of efficient equipment, yet quality control systems are limited for managing microbial growth and biofilms in sap storage and transport. Biofilms degrade syrup quality, reducing market value. This project proposes a novel biofilm sensor system to detect and control biofilm formation in maple syrup production facilities. The team is currently funded to accomplish customer discovery and assess the market opportunity of the maple syrup v. other markets.
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