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@article{180852,
        author = {Baddam Vivek Vardhan Reddy and Kalakonda Dinesh and Pottumuthu Anusha and Gouru Rakesh},
        title = {LEAF CARE :  A System for Detecting and Cleaning Plant Dust},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2737-2742},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=180852},
        abstract = {Dust accumulation on plant leaves can significantly reduce photosynthetic efficiency, impacting plant growth and crop yields. Manual cleaning methods are time-consuming and impractical for large-scale agriculture or controlled greenhouse environments. This project introduces an IoT-based Leaf Care System that automates the detection of dust levels on leaves and activates a sprinkler system to clean them. The system uses a dust sensor (GP2Y1010AU0F) to measure particulate concentration and triggers a relay-controlled sprinkler when levels exceed a predefined threshold. The microcontroller collects and processes sensor data, providing real-time monitoring. This solution enhances plant health with minimal human intervention, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor smart farming setups.},
        keywords = {IoT, dust sensor, automation, plant health, smart farming, leaf cleaning, GP2Y1010AU0F, Arduino, relay, sprinkler system.},
        month = {June},
        }