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User manual for the MPKit for Portable Soil Moisture Measurement

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References for the research applications of the MPKit
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MPKit Application

The MPKit Application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store at this link. Once the app is downloaded, the app will receive updates via the Google Play Store.