Sensing Technologies for Outdoor/Indoor Farming.

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Science
• Sensor Technology
• Plant Physiology

Background:

• Growing global population necessitates enhanced crop yield and quality.
• Plant health is critical for achieving agricultural productivity targets.
• Existing monitoring methods require advancement for comprehensive assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review emerging sensor technologies for plant health monitoring.
• To highlight the importance of multimodal and non-invasive sensing.
• To discuss the integration of wireless data transmission and power systems.

Main Methods:

• Review of variable sensing technologies for indoor/outdoor farming.
• Analysis of sensors detecting plant physiological factors (water content, VOCs, hormones).
• Examination of environmental condition monitoring (humidity, temperature, light).

Main Results:

• Multimodal sensors enable comprehensive, multidimensional plant health assessment.
• Non-invasive, biocompatible sensors offer monitoring without growth interference.
• Wireless transmission and reliable power are crucial for real-time data and farm management.

Conclusions:

• Integrated sensor systems with intelligent analysis drive refined agricultural management.
• Technological advancements in plant monitoring are vital for resource optimization and sustainability.
• These innovations offer solutions for global food security and environmental challenges.