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ABSTRACT
Purpose
Soil-based planting supports a variety of plants, however, there are many challenges such as increased water consumption, vulnerability to pests and fungi, and a higher dependence on chemicals. This study explores the semi-automation of hydroponic systems through a programmed time frame in the circulation of water.
Procedure
A hydroponics system made from PVC pipes, hoses, and cups was set up where the water flows through the system. The tank was filled with 20 liters of the water solution. The foam with seedlings was placed in plastic cups and after a week they were set in the holes of the hydroponics system where they absorbed the water solution. The cord of the Arduino system was connected to an adapter linked to the solar battery where the outlet with the relay was connected to the battery. The 5-volt motor is connected to the hydroponics system and is plugged into the Arduino. The system activated the pump at 8:00-11:00 am and 1:00-5:00 pm.
Observations/Data/Results
The soil and hydroponics system had an average height of 5.12 cm and 5.32 cm and an average length of 0.99 and 1.35cm respectively, their leaf count had the same average of 2.8 cm.
Conclusion
Both the control and the hydroponic groups had only slight differences in height and length with a negligible difference in leaf count. Hydroponics may also save on water as it recycles the solution, and minimizes fertilizer use as it only needs the A and B solution as a supplement for nutrients.
Keywords:
automated, monitoring, hydroponics
Cite Article:
"Development of a Robotics System for Automated Monitoring and Maintenance of Hydroponic Farms", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.a449-a451, May-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2505046.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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