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View article: Responses of dry edible bean crop growth and water productivities under different irrigation scenarios in the U.S. high plains
Responses of dry edible bean crop growth and water productivities under different irrigation scenarios in the U.S. high plains Open
Dry edible bean is an important crop for protein sources worldwide. As freshwater resources become increasingly constrained, understanding how dry beans respond to different irrigation regimes and identifying optimal irrigation management …
View article: Internet of Things-Based Automated Solutions Utilizing Machine Learning for Smart and Real-Time Irrigation Management: A Review
Internet of Things-Based Automated Solutions Utilizing Machine Learning for Smart and Real-Time Irrigation Management: A Review Open
This systematic review critically evaluates the current state and future potential of real-time, end-to-end smart, and automated irrigation management systems, focusing on integrating the Internet of Things (IoTs) and machine learning tech…
View article: Estimation of corn nitrogen demand under different irrigation conditions based on UAV multispectral technology
Estimation of corn nitrogen demand under different irrigation conditions based on UAV multispectral technology Open
Integrating water and nitrogen (N) management is critical to addressing contemporary challenges in agricultural development. This research explored using multispectral sensors mounted on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to monitor N demand …
View article: A systematic review of fourth industrial revolution technologies in smart irrigation: Constraints, opportunities, and future prospects for sub-Saharan Africa
A systematic review of fourth industrial revolution technologies in smart irrigation: Constraints, opportunities, and future prospects for sub-Saharan Africa Open
The adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies has revolutionized agricultural practices worldwide. However, their application in the context of sub-Saharan Africa remains a critical challenge. This study presents a system…
View article: Metrics for Evaluating Interreplicate Variability of Irrigation Scheduling Sensors
Metrics for Evaluating Interreplicate Variability of Irrigation Scheduling Sensors Open
Highlights Lower variability among replicates is associated with greater reliability for recommending irrigation timing. Eight metrics were presented for variability comparisons independent of sensor types and calibration accuracy. One neu…
View article: An Edge-computing flow meter reading recognition algorithm optimized for agricultural IoT network
An Edge-computing flow meter reading recognition algorithm optimized for agricultural IoT network Open
Groundwater resources in Nebraska, U.S. are closely monitored by 23 Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) located across the state. Growers who use groundwater for irrigation are required to have flow meters installed at wells to monitor thei…
View article: Evaluation of artificial intelligence algorithms with sensor data assimilation in estimating crop evapotranspiration and crop water stress index for irrigation water management
Evaluation of artificial intelligence algorithms with sensor data assimilation in estimating crop evapotranspiration and crop water stress index for irrigation water management Open
Irrigation water management using automated irrigation decision support system (IDSS) as a smart irrigation scheduling tool can improve water use efficiency and crop production, especially under circumstances of limited water supply. The c…
View article: Two source energy balance maize evapotranspiration estimates using close-canopy mobile infrared sensors and upscaling methods under variable water stress conditions
Two source energy balance maize evapotranspiration estimates using close-canopy mobile infrared sensors and upscaling methods under variable water stress conditions Open
Mobile infrared thermometers (IRTs) mounted on moving platforms provide one-time-of-day radiometric measurements (Tr), which can be used to calculate instantaneous actual evapotranspiration (ETa) using the two-source energy balance (TSEB) …
View article: Real-time irrigation scheduling of maize using Degrees Above Non-Stressed (DANS) index in semi-arid environment
Real-time irrigation scheduling of maize using Degrees Above Non-Stressed (DANS) index in semi-arid environment Open
Irrigation scheduling methods have been used to determine the timing and amount of water applied to crops. Scheduling techniques can include measurement of soil water content, quantification of crop water use, and monitoring of crop physio…
View article: Crop water stress index computation approaches and their sensitivity to soil water dynamics
Crop water stress index computation approaches and their sensitivity to soil water dynamics Open
There is a growing interest of using canopy temperature (Tc) based methods, including crop water stress index (CWSI), for irrigation management. However, different approaches exist to normalize Tc to microclimatic conditions, which can inf…
View article: Bioremediation Technology Potential for Management of Soil and Water Pollution from Anticipated Rapid Industrialization and Planned Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda: A Review
Bioremediation Technology Potential for Management of Soil and Water Pollution from Anticipated Rapid Industrialization and Planned Oil and Gas Sector in Uganda: A Review Open
Oil exploitation in many African countries is associated with litigation and conflicts to water and soil pollution. It is because of inadequate planning for management of oil spills and industrial effluents in environmentally sustainable m…