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@article{189144,
        author = {Dr. Vinit  Vaidya and Adarsh Tiwari and Sai Prasad and Shreeya Ak and Leena Talukder},
        title = {Development of an IoT-based sensor for the detection of the moisture level of soil},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {4943-4946},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189144},
        abstract = {Soil moisture plays a crucial role in determining irrigation requirements and has a direct impact on crop yield. Consequently, soil moisture sensors have become essential tools for accurately assessing soil water content. This review synthesises research conducted over the past two to three decades, highlighting the principles underlying commonly used soil moisture sensors and their diverse applications. The comparative analysis addresses the advantages, limitations, and influencing factors associated with various measurement techniques. Proposed improvements by scholars have established the major applications and performance benchmarks of soil moisture sensors, thereby shaping the directions for future development. The findings suggest that next-generation sensors should aim to achieve high precision, low cost, non-destructive measurement, automation, and advanced integration. Moreover, future research should focus on designing specialised sensors tailored to specific agricultural and environmental scenarios. This review intends to provide valuable reference material for practitioners and researchers engaged in the selection and application of soil moisture sensing technologies.},
        keywords = {Soil moisture sensor; Measurement principle; Influencing factors; Improvement methods; Development directions},
        month = {December},
        }