Computer controlled fertigation system and method

Details Computer controlled fertigation system and method Computer controlled fertigation system and method

2011-05-03

2011-05-03

Barnes-Bullock, Crystal J (Department: 2121)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Mechanical control system

C700S016000, C405S037000, C239S063000, C137S078300, C047S048500, C047S05810R, C047S065500, C047S066700, C047S079000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07937187

ABSTRACT:
A system and a method of computer controlled irrigation and fertigation composed of one or more sensors positioned in order to quantify the amount of water and/or nutrients that a plant is consuming. By controlling the fertigation, the plant or a part thereof, has improved yield and quality.

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