Investigations on a practical determination of soil ph for an irrigation system

Abstract

A method and a device based on galvanic cell for practical determiation of soil quality deterioration under the action of water, nutrients, and pesticides are analyzed. The novelty lies in facilitating the input of measured data directly into an automated irrigation system via wireless communication. pH offsetting with temperature is provided. The research was aimed to investigate materials for electrodes construction and to calibrate the device with proper electrodes using known pH solutions