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Abstract: 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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