Machine learning insights for sustainable hydroponic cultivation and growth monitoring of allium cepa using smart...

This research paper emphasizes the growing importance of Allium Cepa (Onions)-a medicinal plant, as a safe and effective alternative to conventional medicinal therapies for both humans and livestock. The increasing concerns over the high costs and side effects of traditional treatments have shifted attention towards herbal medicine, known for its minimal side effects and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, cultivating Onions promotes public health and contributes to economic growth through responsible cultivation and use. The widespread use of machine learning in smart hydroponics is also explained in the manuscript. The study introduces the 'Smart Hydro Kit,' an innovative and compact device designed to monitor and automate the environmental conditions for the hydroponic cultivation of Onions, enhancing sustainability. The performance of onion shoots and bulbs cultivated through hydroponics is compared with soil-based methods using various qualitative and quantitative metrics. Results demonstrate that hydroponic cultivation significantly outperforms soil cultivation. The findings are further validated using the 'AquaCrop' simulation tool.