Abstract:
This study investigates the efficacy of various packaging materials for paddy
preservation, integrating IoT technology for internal environmental
monitoring. NodeMCU boards were utilized to monitor internal
environmental conditions, with wires extending from the NodeMCU to the
packaging materials containing paddy. Over two months, manual
assessments of seed qualities were conducted. Initial assessments and
monthly measurements provided data for analysis. Python scripting and
SPSS software were employed for data analysis. ANOVA tests were
conducted to examine differences among the packaging materials and across
different time intervals for variable parameters. For the material factor, the
p-value exceeded 0.05, indicating a lack of significant differences among the
packaging materials. However, for the time factor, the p-value was below
0.05, signifying statistical significance. This detailed examination revealed
significant changes over time, providing a nuanced understanding of how
these variables evolve during the course of the study. The significance level
was maintained at 0.05 throughout the analyses, ensuring robust and reliable
results. These detailed findings highlight the nuanced changes in properties
with respect to packaging materials. Tin, while ensuring a stable humidity
environment, showed unexpected consequences on insect multiplication.
Polypropylene and jute bags, closely mirroring external conditions,
demonstrated distinctive effects on bulk density and other physical
properties. The study's results provide valuable insights for selecting
packaging materials for paddy preservation, offering a comprehensive
approach to understanding the dynamic changes in the internal environment
of paddy packaging.
