OBJECTIVE 1
Develop biodegradable carbon-impregnated geotextile structure
Design and fabricate durable, flexible, biodegradable, ecofriendly and innovative geotextile structure for sub-soil with carbon materials to enhance moisture retention, nutrient filtration and pesticide absorption
OBJECTIVE 2
Fabrication of electronic geotextile sensors
Design and fabricate geotextile sensors to monitor key soil parameters (moisture, temperature, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, pH levels) with accuracy and sensitivity within ±5% of benchmark standards for pH, moisture, temperature and nutrient levels
OBJECTIVE 3
Fabrication of IoT supported geotextile sensor and control system for smart precision agriculture focusing on soil monitoring and crop management
Design and fabricate geotextile sensor and control system with IoT connectivity to enable real-time data collection and transmission from the geotextile sensors to a centralized monitoring system for optimized water and nutrient uptake
OBJECTIVE 4
Leverage data-driven control algorithm development for crop management and resource utilization
Create precise, reliable control algorithms to provide actionable insights that optimize crop management and resource utilization (water and nutrients) achieving over 95% accuracy in resource management
OBJECTIVE 5
Enhance crop management
Establish a precision agriculture framework that facilitates timely interventions based on real-time soil and crop data. This approach aims to increase crop yield by 5-10% compared to baseline levels while minimizing resource waste
OBJECTIVE 6
Conduct soil field trials in real-world agricultural environments
Perform comprehensive field trials across diverse geographical regions including Europe, Tunisia and Turkey to validate the effectiveness of the I-TEXGEO system in real-world agricultural settings
OBJECTIVE 7
Promote sustainability and reduce chemical fertilizers and pesticides
With the use of I-TEXGEO, reduction in the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides is expected by 15-20%, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices and enhancing soil and plant ecosystems
OBJECTIVE 8
Facilitate user engagement
Design a user-friendly interface for farmers and agricultural stakeholders ensuring easy access to soil and crop data insights and management recommendations. The system aims for >90% positive feedback regarding usability, accuracy and overall impact from stakeholders
OBJECTIVE 9
Assess the economic impact
Evaluate the economic benefits of adopting this innovative electronic geotextiles focusing on 15-20% cost savings from reduced inputs and increased crop yields