MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621046127 A) filed by Dr. Prashant Wakhare; Dr. Riyazahemed A. Jamadar; and Dr. Shagufta Md. S. Sheikh on April 10, 2026, for An Iot-Based Multi-Sensor Fusion Irrigation System For Optimized Water And Nutrient Delivery In Pomegranate Orchards.
Inventors include Dr. Prashant Wakhare; Dr. Riyazahemed A. Jamadar; and Dr. Shagufta Md. S. Sheikh.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an Internet of Things (IoT)-based multi-sensor fusion irrigation and fertigation management system designed specifically for optimized water and nutrient delivery in pomegranate orchards. The system comprises distributed sensor nodes configured to measure soil moisture, electrical conductivity (EC), leaf wetness, and micro-climatic parameters, an IoT edge controller for data aggregation and preprocessing, and an artificial intelligence (AI)-based decision engine for adaptive irrigation control. The AI engine computes a Fused Irrigation Index (FII) using dynamically weighted multi-parameter fusion and generates zone-specific irrigation and fertigation commands. The invention incorporates micro-zone irrigation architecture enabling independent control of solenoid valves and fertilizer injectors across orchard zones. A salinity-aware fertigation optimization module continuously evaluates EC levels to prevent excessive fertilizer application, soil salinity accumulation, and root damage. The hybrid decision framework integrates rule-based agronomic logic with machine learning models to adjust irrigation scheduling according to crop growth stage and environmental conditions. The system reduces water wastage, minimizes fruit cracking due to uneven moisture distribution, improves nutrient uptake efficiency, and enhances yield quality, while remaining suitable for deployment in low-connectivity agricultural environments.
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