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Maria Luisa Braunger¹, Mario Popolin Neto², Dmitry Kirsanov^3,4

¹Instituto de Física "Gleb Wataghin" (IFGW), Universidade Estadual de Campinas-UNICAMP, Campinas 13083-859, São Paulo, Brazil.

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Precision agriculture uses sensors for site-specific fertilization to boost crop yield. This study developed an impedimetric multisensor array for soil nutrient analysis, improving efficiency and environmental sustainability in farming.

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Sensor Technology
Environmental Science

Background:

Global population growth necessitates increased food production.
Precision agriculture offers strategies to enhance crop yield sustainably.
Site-specific fertilization requires accurate soil nutrient monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and compare impedimetric multisensor arrays for soil nutrient analysis (N, P, K).
To evaluate the effectiveness of ion-selective membranes versus layer-by-layer films in sensor arrays.
To apply multidimensional projection and machine learning for sensor calibration and data analysis.

Main Methods:

Development of two impedimetric multisensor arrays: one with ion-selective membranes and another with layer-by-layer films.
Analysis of soil samples enriched with macronutrients (N, P, K).
Application of multidimensional projection techniques and machine learning (decision tree algorithm) for calibration.

Main Results:

Both sensor arrays effectively distinguished soil samples.
The ion-selective membrane array demonstrated higher sensitivity to potassium (K) content.
Machine learning algorithms optimized sensor calibration by selecting best frequencies and sensors.

Conclusions:

Impedimetric multisensor arrays are viable tools for precise soil nutrient analysis.
Ion-selective membranes offer enhanced sensitivity for specific nutrient detection, particularly potassium.
These advancements support environmentally friendly agriculture through optimized fertilizer application and improved crop yields.