Collection 

Sensing Technologies for Crop Health and Growth

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Open
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This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2 - Zero hunger.

 

Integration of continuous sensing technologies into crop production enables real-time measurement of plant health and growth. Sensor physical form is diverse, including electrical probes inserted into soil or plant stems, sensors for measuring leaf VOCs or greenhouse environmental conditions, and drone-mounted optical technology. Measurement frequency can vary, from sub-second recordings to detect acute stress in individual plants, to daily satellite imaging for whole-field analysis.

Continual sensing systems and wireless sensor networks empower farmers to make informed decisions through precision agriculture, enhancing resource efficiency and minimising environmental impacts. Integration of Artificial Intelligence enables early detection and treatment of plant disease and stress.

With this cross-journal Collection, the editors at Communications Engineering, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Communications, and Scientific Reports invite manuscripts that highlight continual or real-time sensing systems of any form, primarily for arable farming or crop production. Communications Engineering and Nature Communications invite original Research Articles, Reviews, Perspectives and Commentaries. Nature Biotechnology and Scientific Reports invite original Research Articles.

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Conceptual presentation of the collection of important data and analysis of plant growth on the farm field to increase agricultural productivity

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