Characterization of Climate Extremes on Plants and Soil Properties Using Nano-Dynamic Elastomechanic Response Analysis

This paper presents a nano dynamic plant response relationship by varying soil moisture content due to climate change. An advance soil condition monitoring technique using Laser Interferometry based biomechanical experiment is presented. Sensitive elasto-mechanic reversible ∆ = L 0.0001mm R and irreversible (∆ = L 0.005mm I ) growth response of plants by multiple external environmental variables at nano level are measured. Such response is mathematically correlated with the mechanics of transpiration and soil physical properties (Dry and Wet) or more precisely water content and finally as a derivative of climate change. These dynamic changes in plant growth demonstrate the nano level effect of climate change is an alarming signature and it has been suggested that precipitation changes may have limited transpiration mechanism causing the lack of irreversible plant growth. It is also suggested that the change in plant diameter can be used to trigger alarming system for monitoring global warming

Intelligent Nano-tech Switch for Advanced Automated Plant Growth Regulation

Precise control of plant growth is important to know the effect of external growth factors on crop yield. A nano-tech switch mechanism automaticallyoperated by plant stem expansion was designed to control the major external growth factors for plant such as light and water level in soil. Nano level expansion of stem produced by the dynamism of fluid (water) uptake by stimulation of sunlight is measured using laser interferometry to determine the elasticity of switch. Switching parameter was determined by nano level growth characteristics which were mathematically correlated with fluid flow rate and elastic property of the stem. Supply of two major external growth factors in irrigation system were controlled intelegently by plant morphological and physical response, which are dependent on other major and minor growth factors and with their variable combinations. The methodology is useful in irrigation system

Study and Development of Instrument for Plant Protection Applications Associated with Apple and Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutki) Diseases

In the present research paper, plant response to the environment and disease monitoring system is presented, which is based on the meteorological approach and digital information and communication technology (ICT). It predicts the growth of kutki or apple fruit diseases such as Apple scab, Marssonina blotch, Red mite pest, etc. This system provides solutions to the farmers to mitigate the disease risk. Growth of apple disease and pests are highly dependent on various environmental parameters such as temperature, relative humidity (RH), leaf wetness, etc., which are measured by developing sensor arrangements and using a prediction model by which the index of infection is calculated. It tells about the severity of risk in crop management. This information can be sent to the farmer's mobile phone and also to the server located at far away from the field using GSM-GPRS (General packet radio service) so that they can easily handle the risk of pest control management. This ICT application consists of both hardware and software tools developed by the author

Intelligent Nano-tech Switch for Advanced Automated Plant Growth Regulation

Precise control of plant growth is important to know the effect of external growth factors on crop yield. A nano-tech switch mechanism automatically operated by plant stem expansion was designed to control the major external growth factors for plant such as light and water level in soil. Nano level expansion of stem produced by the dynamism of fluid (water) uptake by stimulation of sunlight is measured using laser interferometry to determine the elasticity of switch. Switching parameter was determined by nano level growth characteristics which were mathematically correlated with fluid flow rate and elastic property of the stem. Supply of two major external growth factors in irrigation system were controlled intelegently by plant morphological and physical response, which are dependent on other major and minor growth factors and with their variable combinations. The methodology is useful in irrigation system