After successful in-field trials of the UVEX™ Grape Unit (GU), Vertex UV introduced the UVEX™ Strawberry Unit (SU) as an innovative solution to enhance crop quality, increase yield, and reduce labour costs. The concept was straightforward: with customisation, the UVEX™ could be utilised for plant and fruit disinfection, minimising the need for chemical sprays and offering numerous benefits to growers, similar to its applications in the horticultural industry.

The UVEX™ SU was specifically designed to address the unique needs of strawberry plants. This required a redesign of the original unit to accommodate changes in plant formation. Similar to its horticultural counterpart, the UVEX™ harnesses the power of UV-C light, offering a customisable application of UV-C light intensity to combat plant pathogens such as powdery mildew, downy mildew, and other fungal diseases. This treatment stimulates overall plant health and is delivered via a battery-powered autonomous vehicle.

The UVEX™ SU can operate day or night, in any weather conditions, with no drift, residues, withholding periods, diesel, spray chemicals, or operators required. This combination makes it a game-changer for the horticultural industry.

In a snapshot:

• Includes mounting plate for attachment to the Burro.

• UV-C intensity of at least 200 MJ/cm² per dose.

• 3 km/h dosing speed.

• Up to 6 hours battery life.

• Weatherproof.

• Mains charging through Anderson charging port (below 10 hours charging time).

• Interchangeable arms to suit strawberry tower geometry.

• Removable emitter cassettes.

• Communications with Burro app via API.

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