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With the rapid development of wireless technologies, it is possible for Chinese greenhouses to be equipped with wireless sensor networks due to their low-cost, simplicity and mobility. In the current study, we compared the advantages of ZigBee with other two similar wireless networking protocols, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and proposed a wireless solution for greenhouse monitoring and control system based on ZigBee technology. As an explorative application of ZigBee technology in Chinese greenhouse, it may promote Chinese protected agriculture.
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Zhang, Q., Yang, Xl., Zhou, Ym. et al. A wireless solution for greenhouse monitoring and control system based on ZigBee technology. J. Zhejiang Univ. - Sci. A 8, 1584–1587 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1631/jzus.2007.A1584
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