Chapter 31

Artificial Intelligence in Greenhouses

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Crop Fields Versus Greenhouses

When comparing AI applications in open crop fields to greenhouses, the key difference lies in the level of environmental control, with greenhouses offering a much more precise and monitored environment, allowing AI to significantly optimize factors like temperature, humidity, and light, leading to more targeted interventions and potentially higher crop yields compared to open field farming where environmental variables are more complex to manage. In fields, AI is often used for tasks like crop health monitoring, targeted pesticide application, and yield prediction based on broader environmental data, while in greenhouses, Al can actively adjust growing conditions in real-time to achieve optimal plant growth. The core objective of integrating Al in controlled environments is to automate and optimize every aspect of greenhouse operations. This includes environmental control, crop management, and resource allocation. Al algorithms can analyze data from various sensors placed throughout the greenhouse, monitoring variables like temperature, humidity, light intensity, and carbon dioxide levels.

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