IoT Based Hydroponic System for Better Crop Production

In order to have sustainable resources, the hydroponic system provides better quality agriculture. In this system land is efficiently utilized and we can have much more quantity with respect to traditional farming. Hydroponic is a subcategory of hydro culture and is a useful technique of growing pla

Project Title

IoT Based Hydroponic System for Better Crop Production

Project Area of Specialization

Internet of Things

Project Summary

In order to have sustainable resources, the hydroponic system provides better quality agriculture. In this system land is efficiently utilized and we can have much more quantity with respect to traditional farming. Hydroponic is a subcategory of hydro culture and is a useful technique of growing plants without soil. The Components include sensor, plumbing, embedded system, that monitors and supports plant growth.

The monitoring of plants ambient is being done by a DHT11 sensor that shows temperature and humidity of the environment. The sensed values are being sent over the web page using ESP 8266. A web page is being created for displaying sensed values.

EC and PH of water are also being recorded and saved in a database. The circulation of water is controlled by a microcontroller. Grow lights are being installed for plant growth and to control the environment in the system fans are being installed which will be controlled by microcontroller.

An AI based plants recognition system will allow us to recognize plants that will help develop plant nutrient formulas.

Collection and storage of vital sensor data for future crop replication.The sensed data is retrieved and processed  for displaying real time graphs and storage for later usage on  Web.

Project Objectives

• Develop an affordable, configurable and self sustainable IOT system that effectively monitors and supports plant growth.
• To mitigate the food crisis through the use of technology.
• Additionally provides vital data for crop replication purposes.

Project Implementation Method

The prototype of the hydroponic system is being designed using PVC pipes. The pipes are being installed over a steel structure. Holes have been drilled on pvc pipes where plants will be grown. For provision of water 5V arduino water pumps are used and water pipes are also used for flow of water throughout the system.

The monitoring of plants ambient is being done by a DHT11 sensor that shows temperature and humidity of the environment. The sensed values are being sent over the web page using ESP 8266. A web page is being created for displaying sensed values.

EC and PH of water are also being recorded and saved in a database. The circulation of water is being controlled by a microcontroller. Grow lights are being installed for plant growth and to control the environment in the system fans are being installed which will be controlled by microcontroller.

An AI based plants recognition system will allow us to recognize plants , that will help developing plant nutrient formulas.

Benefits of the Project

The growth of plants in the hydroponic system is at a faster pace as compared to the ones grown on soil.

  With controlled environment plants are grown without considering the seasonality

  In this technique the consumption of land and water resources are effectively utilized.

 The monitoring of plants is being done for better crop production.

The temperature and humidity are being monitored by the plant for provision of water and nutrients.

  The consumption of water based nutrients are also being recorded and measured by EC meter and PH of water is also monitored.

The circulation of water is being controlled by microcontrollers.

  Collection and storage of vital sensor data for future crop replication

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The final deliverable will be a working, properly designed structure of a hydroponic system and SRS Document. In this system the ambient of the system will be monitored i.e temperature and humidity and will be displayed on the web using a microcontroller. The provision of nutrients is being provided by water with a water motor and pipes.

For growing a plant hydroponically, precise humidity, nutrient level in water, air temperature, pH level and EC are very essential. Along with that grow lights and fans will be installed on the system. Plant recognition will be performed using AI.

IoT, AI are being combined to make the system effectively efficient.

Final Deliverable of the Project

HW/SW integrated system

Core Industry

Agriculture

Other Industries

Core Technology

Internet of Things (IoT)

Other Technologies

Artificial Intelligence(AI)

Sustainable Development Goals

Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being for People, Climate Action

Required Resources

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