Spring is the time of flowers. Now wilted flowers may be a thing of the past, as companies can tag boxes of flowers and other perishable products with RFID tags. By combining RFID technology with sensors, some companies have even devised ways to track the temperature, light, and humidity conditions under which delicate buds are stored.

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Spring is the season of flowers. Now wilted flowers may be a thing of the past, as companies can tag boxes of flowers and other perishable products with RFID tags. By combining RFID technology with sensors, some firms have even devised ways to track the temperature, light, and humidity conditions under which delicate flower buds are stored.

In Thailand, a government agency has developed a prototype system that allows users to track individual batches of flowers if they are found to have damaged stems or wilted petals. If such problems are detected, users will be able to trace which company grew the flowers and through which companies they were supplied.

The same agency plans to develop a "smart farm" that will use RFID to monitor flower growing conditions.

And in Europe, one Danish flower wholesaler has long been using RFID technology to track the movement of flower shipments around its premises, which constitute one of the largest warehouses on the continent. By tracking flower shipments, this company ensures that flowers are stored within their stated shelf life and arrive fresh at your local flower shop.

Source: discoverrfid.org