Proximal Sensing in Precision Agriculture: 2nd Edition
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Agriculture".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 44
Special Issue Editor
Interests: proximal soil sensors; precision agriculture; smartphone image-based soil characterization; portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer; diffuse reflectance spectroscopy; cost-effective optical soil sensors
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Dear Colleagues,
There is a need to develop a mechanical framework in precision agriculture in order to rapidly predict soil and crop properties that can handle the ever-increasing demand for soil and crop characterization, especially in resource-poor conditions. This Special Issue aims to present innovative outcomes resulting from research performed in the field of proximal sensing in precision agriculture. Proximal soil sensing refers to a group of technologies that use a sensor in proximity to the soil, such as diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, portable X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, LIBS, Nix, digital camera, gamma spectrometry, electromagnetic induction, GPR, TDR, ISEFET, and ion selective electrodes, among others. Consequently, proximal soil sensors directly or indirectly measure the targeted soil properties. Moreover, crop properties or damage can be assessed using drone images and tractor-mounted or handheld proximal sensors. This Special Issue embraces every aspect of proximal soil and crop sensing and welcomes the submission of research papers that can advance the current scientific knowledge of rapid soil and crop characterization.
Dr. Somsubhra Chakraborty
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- soil
- sensor
- crop
- image analysis
- PXRF
- DRS
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