The design and development of IoT platform for Bromeliad Seedlings : A case study at Sunshine Garden Farm

Abstract

The objectives of this research is to the design and development of IoT platform for Bromeliad Seedlings.The machine consists of 4 parts. First, input for measuring temperature and humidity. Second, Control for pick-up information. Third, output for controls of humidity, temperature and lighting. Finally, the fourth part, data collection and display through an application on mobile phone. The result of this research found that temperature and humidity controls can be developed, and the lighting exposure possible to some extent. Moreover, when applied these controls to the cultivation of bromeliads seeds, we found that the growth rate of seedlings via this new seedling machine is 19 percent higher compared to the traditional farming. Also, seedlings sapling rate is 22 percent higher. Nonetheless, reduce the time consumption on nurturing up to 91 percent. In conclusion, the developed seedlings machine could be applied to plant bromeliads seeds effectively.