An Expert System Design and Application for Hydroponics Greenhouse Systems

Abstract

In this study, the hydroponics subject is briefly discussed and developed an expert system on the subject. Expert system, the process of upbringing of plants produced in the hydroponics systems has controlled. The system is able to determine to the values ​​of input parameters by using output parameters entered by user. The input parameters preparing the optimum growing environment for plants by controlling the process of plant breeding. Thus, removal of the optimum level of efficiency in activities the hydroponics and minimize of the labor force and cost will be spent in the process of plant growth is aimed.

Keywords

• Expert System, Hydroponics, Greenhouse, Automation

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