Future of Smart Greenhouses: Automation, IoT, and AI Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Agricultural Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced sensing technology; agricultural intelligent equipment technology; smart agriculture
Interests: water resources management; irrigation; energy efficiency; smart agriculture; agriculture automation and control; computers and electronics in agriculture
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Dear Colleagues,
Smart greenhouses are revolutionizing agriculture by integrating advanced automation, IoT technologies, and AI-driven solutions. They enable year-round crop and vegetable cultivation by precisely regulating key factors such as temperature, humidity (both air and soil), and light intensity, regardless of the season or geographic location. These innovations promote efficient resource usage, precise environmental control, and higher crop yields. Addressing critical global challenges like food security, climate change, and sustainable development, this interdisciplinary field connects agriculture and technology, fostering remarkable opportunities for progress.
We are delighted to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue entitled "Future of Smart Greenhouses: Automation, IoT, and AI Applications". This Special Issue aims to highlight pioneering research, technological advancements, and comprehensive reviews that tackle the key challenges and explore new possibilities in smart greenhouse systems.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Development and application of IoT systems for greenhouse optimization.
- AI-driven techniques for precision agriculture and automation in greenhouses.
- Advanced sensor technologies for monitoring and enhancing environmental conditions.
- Integration of renewable energy and sustainable practices in greenhouse management.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Fanjia Meng
Prof. Dr. José Miguel Molina Martínez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- smart greenhouses
- automation
- internet of things
- artificial intelligence
- precision agriculture
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