International Journal of Advances in Electrical Engineering
2025, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B
Development of a low-cost sensor‑based irrigation/fertilization monitoring system: Testing its effect on growth and yield of Dracocephalum moldavica under chemical and organic fertilizers
Author(s): Emily H Johnson
Abstract: The need for efficient, resource‑conserving agricultural practices has driven the development of a low‑cost sensor‑based irrigation and fertilization monitoring system, intended to improve crop productivity while reducing water and nutrient wastage. This research investigates the impact of such a system on growth and yield of Dracocephalum moldavica L. under chemical and organic fertilization regimes. The system integrates real-time monitoring of soil moisture and nutrient availability to automate irrigation and fertilizer delivery, thereby minimizing manual error and over- or under-application of resources. Controlled greenhouse and field experiments were conducted to compare growth parameters, biomass yield, and quality attributes of D. moldavica cultivated using the sensor-based system versus traditional manual irrigation/fertilization under both chemical and organic fertilization. The results revealed that plants managed by the sensor-based system exhibited significantly greater vegetative growth, biomass accumulation, and final yield compared to manually managed controls. Under organic fertilization, the sensor-managed plants achieved yield levels comparable to those under chemical fertilization, while also demonstrating higher water-use efficiency and improved nutrient-use efficiency. The research concludes that low-cost sensor-based irrigation/fertilization systems offer a viable and scalable approach for small- and medium-scale growers especially those cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants like D. moldavica promoting sustainable agriculture with reduced environmental impact without compromising yield.
DOI: 10.22271/27084574.2025.v6.i2b.106
Pages: 106-110 | Views: 126 | Downloads: 55
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Emily H Johnson. Development of a low-cost sensor‑based irrigation/fertilization monitoring system: Testing its effect on growth and yield of Dracocephalum moldavica under chemical and organic fertilizers. Int J Adv Electr Eng 2025;6(2):106-110. DOI: 10.22271/27084574.2025.v6.i2b.106
