Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 2126 - 2126
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
The Leaf Area Index (LAI) is a key indicator for assessing fruit tree growth and productivity, accurate estimation using hyperspectral technology essential monitoring plant health. This study aimed to improve LAI accuracy in apricot, jujube, walnut trees Xinjiang, China. Canopy data were processed fractional-order differentiation (FOD) from 0 2.0 orders extract spectral features. Three feature selection methods—Competitive Adaptive Reweighted Sampling (CARS), Successive Projections Algorithm (SPA), their combination (CARS-SPA)—were applied identify sensitive bands. Various band combinations used construct three-band indices (TBIs) optimal estimation. Random forest (RF) models developed validated prediction. results showed that (1) the reflectance spectra of jujube similar, while apricot differed. (2) correlation between differential was highest at 1.4 1.7, outperforming integer-order spectra. (3) CARS-SPA selected smaller set bands 1100~2500 nm, reducing collinearity improving index construction. (4) RF model TBI4 demonstrated high R², low RMSE, an RPD value > 2, indicating prediction accuracy. approach holds promise trees.
Language: Английский