Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In recent years, the number of publications describing new and exciting developments in wearable plant sensors (WPSs) has skyrocketed. These small, lightweight sensors hold promise to assist precision agriculture and may thus help reduce crop losses, increase resource use efficiency, and automate crop production. However, WPSs are often not adequately tested in environments relevant for crop growth, and the majority of experimental WPS studies reveal a glaring lack of basic knowledge of plant biology. This review aims to bridge the communication gap between WPS developers and the wider plant research community by (1) providing essential physiological and environmental background information for engineers in relation to WPS sensing capabilities, (2) offering a step-by-step guide to conduct sensor tests on plants correctly, and (3) highlighting potential challenges and suggesting WPS applications in the open field, greenhouses, and vertical farming systems. We hope this review facilitates the development of WPSs and guides them to be truly "ready for the world".
Source: ACS Sensors
Authors: Donghee Hoh, Hyun Kwon Suh, Elias Kaiser
Language: English
Topic: Smart Agriculture and AI
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,500
OpenAlex ID: W4415380268