Cellulose-based sensors for decentralized monitoring in precision agriculture
Abstract
Modern agriculture requires rapid, affordable tools to monitor crops and soils directly in the field. Cellulose, the structural polymer of plants, is emerging as a versatile foundation for lightweight, biodegradable sensors that measure nutrients, moisture, stress, and disease without laboratory infrastructure. Spanning simple paper assays to flexible wearables, these platforms enable distributed, real-time insight into plant and soil health. As materials engineering converges with digital connectivity, cellulose-based sensors could accelerate the transition toward more data-driven, adaptive, and sustainable agricultural systems.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Smart Agriculture and AI
Biosensors and Analytical Detection
Innovations in Aquaponics and Hydroponics Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Nature Communications
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN