New technology accurately measures soil density, revolutionizing agriculture efficiency.
A new technology called Digital Electromechanical System (DES) was tested for measuring soil bulk density in different types of soil. The study found that DES can accurately measure dry and wet bulk density, but the results vary depending on the soil texture and depth. The time needed for microwave drying was longer for clay soils compared to sandy soils. The efficiency of the system improved with greater soil depth, and less energy was used as the depth increased. Soil moisture affected the efficiency of the system. The relationship between soil density and microwave penetration depth differed based on the soil type.