Moisture Mapping Soil and Plant Moisture Monitoring

Importance of Moisture Mapping

Effective moisture management is crucial for optimal crop growth and yield. Moisture Mapping provides valuable insights into soil and plant moisture levels, enabling precise irrigation scheduling and drought mitigation strategies.

How do you monitor moisture in soil?

Various techniques are employed for soil moisture monitoring:

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Tensiometers:

Measure soil water tension, indicating the amount of energy required for plants to extract water.

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Capacitance Probes:

Measure the dielectric constant of the soil, which varies with moisture content.

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Neutron Probes:

Emit neutrons that are slowed down by water molecules, allowing for moisture content determination.

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Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR):

Sends electromagnetic pulses through the soil, measuring the time it takes to reflect back, which is related to moisture content.

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Soil Water Samplers:

Collect soil samples for laboratory analysis of moisture content.