Tree moisture sensors for precIsion irrigation
Details
Acronym
TUNING
Project title
Tree moisture sensors for precIsion irrigation
Coordinator Institute
ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence
Funding Body
Research and Innovation Foundation (Cyprus)
Thematic Area
Precision Agriculture & Water Management
Keywords
precision irrigation, soil moisture sensors, tree moisture monitoring
Description
The TUNING project aims to test a novel technique in which the measuring principle of soil-moisture sensors is adapted to measure the water content of trees by installing them directly on tree trunks. This approach will enable direct estimation of tree moisture and significantly improve the accuracy of crop irrigation needs, contributing to precision agriculture and sustainable water management.