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Davor Cafuta1,2, Ivica Dodig1,2, Ivan Cesar1
1Department of Information Technology and Computing, Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|April 30, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a self-sufficient greenhouse integrating agronomy and computer science. It uses artificial intelligence and sensors for advanced plant growth research in floating ebb and flow systems.
Area of Science:
- Interdisciplinary science combining agronomy and computer science.
- Development of advanced agricultural technology.
Background:
- Multidisciplinary research integrating diverse scientific fields remains uncommon.
- Existing plant growth research systems lack comprehensive automation and real-time data processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a state-of-the-art, self-sufficient greenhouse for scientific experiments.
- To integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and sensor technology for autonomous plant growth management.
- To enhance plant health estimation and optimize nutrient delivery in floating ebb and flow systems.
Main Methods:
- Design and implementation of a floating ebb and flow system greenhouse.
- Integration of sensors, cloud connectivity, and AI for real-time data processing.
- Development of a novel microclimate pocket-detection solution using a suspended sensor platform.
- AI-driven plant health estimation to replace traditional sensor data analysis.
Main Results:
- A novel automated greenhouse system capable of real-time data processing and decision-making.
- An innovative microclimate detection system for precise environmental monitoring.
- AI-based plant health estimation enabling optimized cultivation parameters.
- Potential for extended ebb periods and enhanced nutrient levels in produce.
Conclusions:
- The developed intelligent greenhouse system significantly advances plant growth research capabilities.
- AI integration reduces research costs and improves data reliability for floating ebb and flow systems.
- This technology enhances the suitability of greenhouses for both research and production applications.
