Plant Sensors in Precision Agriculture

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advances in plant sensing technologies have revolutionized the way we monitor, analyze, and manage crops in precision agriculture. Sensor-driven approaches, encompassing proximal and remote sensing systems, provide real-time insights into plant physiological traits, soil–plant interactions, and environmental dynamics. These tools enable the assessment of nutrient status, water use efficiency, and stress detection at multiple spatial and temporal scales, facilitating more sustainable and data-informed crop management decisions.

This Special Issue, “Plant Sensors in Precision Agriculture,” aims to highlight innovative research and practical applications of plant-based, proximal, and remote sensors for sustainable crop production. We welcome contributions addressing sensor development, calibration, data fusion, and integration with machine learning and decision support systems. Studies exploring correlations between sensor-derived vegetation indices and physiological or agronomic parameters are also encouraged.

By bringing together multidisciplinary research from agronomy, engineering, and data science, this Special Issue seeks to advance understanding of how digital technologies can improve resource use efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and enhance crop productivity. Both original research papers and review articles are invited to provide new insights into the role of plant sensors in transforming agriculture toward a more resilient and sustainable future.

Dr. Marko Kostić
Dr. Goran Kitić
Guest Editors

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