Publications by authors named "Francesco Lodato"
A plant biological system is exposed to external influences. In general, each plant has its characteristics and needs with specific interaction mechanisms adapted to its survival. Interactions between systems can be examined and modeled as energy exchanges of mechanical, chemical or electrical variables.
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- Advances in agriculture are leading to the development of autonomous systems aimed at optimizing water and fertilizer management through accurate monitoring of soil macronutrients.
- Two sensor types were tested in a proof-of-concept study, focusing on capturing the electrochemical response of soil and the electrical potential from soil-plant interactions.
- The voltammetric sensor (BIONOTE-L) successfully distinguished different soil types and monitored specific salts, highlighting its potential for large-area monitoring due to its compact size and energy efficiency, with plans for further calibration and application specialization.