Smart Soil-Less Greenhouse Management: A Desktop Application for Monitoring and Control

This paper proposes a simulation-based smart greenhouse management system specifically designed for soilless agriculture applications. Integrating an Arduino Uno microcontroller with a desktop application built in C#, the system provides real-time monitoring and precise control of critical environmental parameters including temperature, humidity, electrical conductivity (EC), pH levels, light intensity, and water management. A structured serial communication protocol facilitates robust data exchange, allowing immediate sensor feedback and dynamic adjustment of actuator operations. Using Proteus Design Suite, the system is thoroughly validated in a virtual simulation environment, enabling comprehensive testing of automated responses under various stress scenarios without physical hardware. Results demonstrate effective autonomous control, consistent performance, and reliable interaction between embedded systems and user interface components. The presented framework offers a cost-efficient, adaptable, and user-friendly solution, paving the way for future IoT integration and AI-driven adaptive strategies in precision agriculture.