Moisture Mapping is a comprehensive approach to managing moisture levels in agricultural ecosystems. It involves a combination of soil and plant moisture monitoring techniques, providing valuable insights into water availability for optimal crop growth and water resources optimization.
Tensiometers: These devices measure soil water tension, indicating water availability to plants.
-Soil Moisture Sensors: Electronic sensors installed in the soil, measuring water content based on electrical conductivity or capacitance.
-Neutron Probes: Radioactive probes emitting neutrons that are slowed down by water molecules, indirectly measuring soil moisture.
Leaf Water Potential: Measures the water pressure within plant leaves, indicating water stress.
-Stomatal Conductance: Measures the opening and closing of stomata (pores) on plant leaves, regulating water loss.
-Infrared Thermometry: Non-contact temperature sensing that detects plant canopy temperature changes due to water stress.
## How to Monitor Moisture in Soil? Soil moisture monitoring is critical for successful crop management. Several techniques are used effectively: -