Abstract: Irrigation is the artificial application of water to the soil that is necessary for the absorption of mineral nutrients by the plants from the soil. It is essential for the general growth of ...

Soil moisture profile measurements are an integral component of water balance estimation networks, especially in thick vadose zones and fine-grained soil environments. At field sites with silty and ...

Water resources influence agricultural production, yet efficient utilization, particularly water conservation in irrigation still remains a significant challenge in developing nations. This study ...

If you are designing your own intelligent “Graden Computer” with an optional digital plant moisture sensor/water pump controller that lights an LED to alert the user when it is time to water a potted ...

Soil moisture measurement is fundamental to understanding hydrological processes, crop water dynamics, and broader environmental monitoring. Recent advancements have driven the development of ...

There are many good reasons for growers to use some form of soil moisture-sensing technology to monitor conditions and how the water is being used in irrigated crops. First and foremost, it can make ...

Abstract: A portable integrated circuit-based soil moisture sensor and system with a modular design is presented in this paper. The sensing circuit comprises a custom Application Specific Integrated ...

In a way, the magic of a soil moisture sensor’s functionality boils down to a simple RC circuit. But of course, in practice there is a bit more to it than that. [rbaron] explains exactly how ...

Electricity can be a pretty handy tool when it stays within the bounds of its wiring. It’s largely responsible for our modern world and its applications are endless. When it’s not running in wires or ...