Fungus Detection System

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 02 | Page : 30 34
    By

    R.S. Patil,

  • Gauri Dnyaneshwar,

  • Sonawane Kartiki Santosh,

  • Matsagar Tejsvini Valmik,

  • Kadam Sonali Hemant,

  1. Lecturer, Department of Computer Technology, Sanjivani K.B.P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
  2. Research Scholars, Department of Computer Technology, Sanjivani K.B.P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
  3. Research Scholars, Department of Computer Technology, Sanjivani K.B.P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
  4. Research Scholars, Department of Computer Technology, Sanjivani K.B.P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India
  5. Research Scholars, Department of Computer Technology, Sanjivani K.B.P. Polytechnic, Kopargaon, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

This project identifies fungal pathogens in wet soil with sensors and gives an instant result through an Android app. It helps farmers avoid crop loss, increase yield, and encourage eco-friendly farming practices by enabling early detection and evidence-based decision-making for soil health management. Soil condition is most important to agriculture and environmental health. Having fungus in pre-maturity soil analysis can prevent crop damage and increase the yield. This project seeks to develop an application that detects fungus on the ground using available sensors and delivers results through an Android application. The system utilizes a pH sensor and a moisture sensor to read soil data. This data is processed to establish fungal diseases. The results are presented on the Android application in a simple format to enable farmers and users to take action immediately. This is an affordable, time- efficient, and accessible option that is a worthwhile tool for improving farm production and promoting environmentally friendly farming. Soil health plays a crucial role in agriculture, directly impacting crop growth and yield quality. One of the main soil health hazards is fungal infection, which can damage plants, reduce productivity, and cause farmers economic issues. Traditional methods of diagnosing fungal infections in soil are typically lab-tested, costly, and time-consuming. In a bid to combat this issue, our project is set to design a device capable of detecting fungi using sensors to monitor soil conditions and provide instant feedback via an Android application. The system detects and measures corresponding parameters such as moisture levels, pH, temperature, and other variables. The collected data is processed using sensor technology and analytical techniques to determine whether the soil is infected with fungal disease. The results are presented in a simple manner on a mobile app, making it easy for farmers, gardeners, and scientists to respond rapidly and prevent or correct issues.

Keywords: Fungal detection, soil health, waterlogging, sensor technology, IoT, android application, agriculture, crop protection, real-time monitoring, eco-friendly farming

[This article belongs to Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications ]

How to cite this article:
R.S. Patil, Gauri Dnyaneshwar, Sonawane Kartiki Santosh, Matsagar Tejsvini Valmik, Kadam Sonali Hemant. Fungus Detection System. Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications. 2025; 12(02):30-34.
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R.S. Patil, Gauri Dnyaneshwar, Sonawane Kartiki Santosh, Matsagar Tejsvini Valmik, Kadam Sonali Hemant. Fungus Detection System. Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications. 2025; 12(02):30-34. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jomea/article=2025/view=215278


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Volume 12
Issue 02
Received 04/04/2025
Accepted 23/04/2025
Published 12/05/2025
Publication Time 38 Days
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