University of Texas at Dallas bioengineers recently developed sensors that monitor multiple soil parameters, including total soil carbon, to provide farmers with accurate real-time continuous data to improve soil health and productivity.
New sensor breaks ground for soil health
Electrochemical soil testing involves applying electrical stimulation to the soil and measuring chemical reactions to the voltage. The new sensor measures pH, moisture, volumetric bulk density and the two main soil carbon pools.
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