Precision Agriculture Applied to Sustainable Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) Production: An IoT Sensor-Based Technological Proposal for Irrigation Optimization in Sports Turf Surfaces
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https://doi.org/10.47230/ra.v9i1.152Keywords:
precision agriculture, Bermuda grass, IoT sensors, automated irrigation, water sustainabilityAbstract
Efficient water management represents one of the main challenges for the sustainable maintenance and production of sports turf, particularly in regions where water availability is influenced by climatic and environmental factors. In this context, Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is one of the most widely used species for sports surfaces due to its adaptability, traffic tolerance, and rapid vegetative growth. However, inadequate irrigation management can significantly affect its quality, coverage, and agronomic performance. The objective of this study was to analyze the application of precision agriculture technologies in order to formulate a technological proposal based on Internet of Things (IoT) sensors aimed at optimizing irrigation and sustainable production of Cynodon dactylon on sports fields.
The research was conducted through a descriptive and documentary literature review considering scientific publications indexed between 2015 and 2026. Studies related to precision agriculture, soil moisture sensors, Internet of Things technologies, automated irrigation systems, and agronomic management of sports turf were analyzed. The collected information enabled the identification of the main technologies currently employed for environmental monitoring and intelligent irrigation control in agricultural and landscaping systems.
The findings indicate that integrating IoT sensors into automated irrigation systems promotes more efficient water management by adjusting water application according to the actual requirements of the crop. Furthermore, scientific evidence reports improvements in water-use efficiency, reductions in operational costs, and enhanced plant growth conditions when precision agriculture tools are implemented. Based on these findings, a conceptual technological proposal was designed, integrating soil moisture sensors, remote monitoring platforms, and automated irrigation control systems for future applications in sports turf management.
It is concluded that precision agriculture constitutes a viable technological alternative to improve sustainability and efficiency in the management of Cynodon dactylon, contributing to the modernization of sports turf maintenance systems through rational water use and the incorporation of digital technologies.
Keywords: precision agriculture, Bermuda grass, IoT sensors, automated irrigation, water sustainability.
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