VineSens: An Eco-Smart Decision-Support Viticulture System.
Josman P Pérez-Expósito1, Tiago M Fernández-Caramés2, Paula Fraga-Lamas3
1Department of Electronics and Systems, Faculty of Computer Science, Universidade da Coruña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain. josman.perez@udc.es.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 2, 2017
Summary
VineSens is a wireless sensor network platform that helps grape growers prevent downy mildew. This system provides custom control plans and alerts, leading to reduced pesticide use and more sustainable wine production.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Engineering
- Plant Pathology
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Viticulture faces significant challenges from diseases like downy mildew, impacting yield and wine quality.
- Effective disease management requires precise, real-time data on vineyard conditions.
- Current methods often rely on broad-spectrum treatments, leading to environmental concerns and increased costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce VineSens, an integrated hardware and software platform for viticulture decision support.
- To develop a system for early detection and prevention of grapevine diseases, specifically downy mildew.
- To enable data-driven, sustainable practices in vineyard management.
Main Methods:
- Deployment of autonomous, self-powered wireless sensor nodes throughout vineyards.
- Integration of sensors to collect detailed viticultural and micro-climatic data.
- Utilization of epidemiological models and a web-based interface for data analysis and farmer alerts.
Main Results:
- Successful deployment and testing of the VineSens platform in a Spanish vineyard since 2016.
- Demonstrated ability to prevent the development of downy mildew.
- Significant reduction in the application of phytosanitary products, leading to cost savings.
Conclusions:
- VineSens provides a valuable tool for precision viticulture, enhancing disease prevention strategies.
- The platform supports ecologically sustainable wine production through reduced chemical inputs.
- Data accessibility via a user-friendly interface empowers farmers with actionable insights for improved vineyard management.
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