Design and Manufacture of Data Collection System on Parameters Affecting Growth and Development of Gerbera Plants Grown in Greenhouse

Abstract

     One of the methods for increasing crop yield is to nurture plants in greenhouse. Important factors directly affecting the growth stages of plants are temperature, air humidity, soil humidity and light intensity. Therefore, collecting data on these factors is of great concern to help growers observe closely and adjust accordingly. The manufacture of a data collection system will help growers approach new technologies. The system was designed and manufactured in order to collect and store the parameters such as temperature (20-60^oC, step 0,1); humidity (40-100%, step 0,1); light intensity (10-14000 lux, step 0,1) with accuracy of 5% of measured value. The research provides preliminary solution to the collection and management of the data for greenhouse crop production in Viet Nam.