The Future of Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Systems in Agriculture

Dear Colleagues,

This upcoming Special Issue of Plants, entitled "Future of Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Systems in Agriculture", explores the dynamic intersection between technology and farming practices. In the past few decades, agriculture has undergone a significant transformation, with the introduction of automation, and improvements in both the know-how and the flow of resources within the field. Since 2015, there was a huge expansion of half- and fully autonomous cropping systems, which began to be integrated into practical agriculture. A number of technological advancements have been made in terms of precision farming, sensor systems, and artificial intelligence (AI), enabling better crop management and resource optimization. This SI aims to provide an overview of the subject and showcase potential uses of artificial intelligence and sensor systems to transform agriculture.

Specifically, this Issue will delve into potential benefits such as increased productivity, sustainability, and reduced resource usage. Researchers are encouraged to submit scientific papers that cover various aspects of the subject, including AI-driven crop monitoring, automated machinery, soil and environmental sensors, and data analytics. Papers exploring the impact of these technologies on different agricultural sectors, from crop cultivation to plant identification and phenotyping, are highly welcomed. The purpose of this publication is ultimately to highlight the transformative role that artificial intelligence and sensors can play in securing the future of agriculture.

Dr. Gerassimos Peteinatos
Dr. Hugo Moreno
Guest Editors

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