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Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have introduced the Distributed Cross-Channel Hierarchical Aggregation (D-CHAG) method, which significantly accelerates plant imaging data analysis by doubling processing speeds and reducing memory usage by 75%. This innovation supports AI-driven research for high-yield crops and enhances real-time monitoring of crop health, utilizing the Frontier supercomputer to efficiently process hyperspectral imaging data. The advancement aligns with the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission and aims to foster agricultural innovations.