Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
This
study
explores
the
use
of
leaf-level
visible-to-shortwave
infrared
(VSWIR)
reflectance
observations
and
partial
least
squares
regression
(PLSR)
to
predict
foliar
concentrations
macronutrients
(nitrogen,
phosphorus,
potassium,
calcium,
magnesium,
sulfur),
micronutrients
(boron,
copper,
iron,
manganese,
zinc,
molybdenum,
aluminum,
sodium),
moisture
content
in
winter
wheat.
A
total
360
fresh
wheat
leaf
samples
were
collected
from
a
breeding
population
over
two
growing
seasons.
These
used
collect
VSWIR
across
spectral
range
spanning
350
2,500
nm.
then
processed
for
nutrient
composition
allow
examination
ability
accurately
model
diverse
chemical
components
foliage.
Models
each
developed
using
rigorous
cross-validation
methodology
conjunction
with
three
distinct
component
selection
methods
explore
trade-offs
between
complexity
performance
final
models.
We
examined
absolute
minimum
predicted
residual
error
sum
(PRESS),
backward
iteration
PRESS,
Van
der
Voet's
randomized
Remote Sensing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1411 - 1411
Published: April 16, 2025
Nitrogen
(N)
is
critical
for
maize
(Zea
mays
L.)
growth
and
yield,
necessitating
precise
estimation
of
canopy
nitrogen
concentration
(CNC)
to
optimize
fertilization
strategies.
Remote
sensing
technologies,
such
as
proximal
hyperspectral
sensors
unmanned
aerial
vehicle
(UAV)-based
multispectral
imaging,
offer
promising
solutions
non-destructive
CNC
monitoring.
This
study
evaluates
the
effectiveness
sensor
UAV-based
data
integration
in
estimating
spring
during
key
stages
(from
11th
leaf
stage,
V11,
Silking
R1).
Field
experiments
were
conducted
collect
(20
vegetation
indices
[MVI]
24
texture
[MTI]),
(24
[HVI]
20
characteristic
[HCI]),
alongside
laboratory
analysis
120
samples.
The
Boruta
algorithm
identified
important
features
from
integrated
datasets,
followed
by
correlation
between
these
Random
Forest
(RF)-based
modeling,
with
SHAP
(SHapley
Additive
exPlanations)
values
interpreting
feature
contributions.
Results
demonstrated
model
achieved
high
accuracy
Computational
Efficiency
(CE)
(R2
=
0.879,
RMSE
0.212,
CE
2.075),
outperforming
HVI-HCI
0.832,
0.250,
=2.080).
Integrating
yields
a
high-precision
0.903,
0.190),
standalone
models
2.73%
8.53%,
respectively.
However,
decreased
1.93%
1.68%,
Key
included
red-edge
(NREI,
NDRE,
CI)
parameters
(R1m),
(SR,
PRI)
spectral
(SDy,
Rg)
exhibited
varying
directional
impacts
on
using
RF.
Together,
findings
highlight
that
Boruta–RF–SHAP
strategy
demonstrates
synergistic
value
integrating
multi-source
enhancing
management
cultivation.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1775 - 1775
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
The
accurate
estimation
of
nitrogen
content
in
crop
plants
is
the
basis
precise
fertilizer
management.
Unmanned
aerial
vehicle
(UAV)
imaging
technology
has
been
widely
used
to
rapidly
estimate
plants,
but
accuracy
will
still
be
affected
by
variety,
growth
stage,
and
other
factors.
We
aimed
(1)
analyze
correlation
between
plant
winter
wheat
spectral,
texture,
structural
information;
(2)
compare
at
single
versus
multiple
stages;
(3)
assess
consistency
UAV
multispectral
images
estimating
across
different
varieties;
(4)
identify
best
model
for
(PNC)
comparing
five
machine
learning
algorithms.
results
indicated
that
PNC
all
varieties
stages,
random
forest
regression
(RFR)
performed
among
models,
obtaining
R2,
RMSE,
MAE,
MAPE
values
0.90,
0.10%,
0.08,
0.06%,
respectively.
Additionally,
RFR
achieved
commendable
three
varieties,
with
R2
0.91,
0.93,
0.72.
For
dataset
Gaussian
process
(GPR)
ranging
from
0.66
0.81.
Due
varying
sensitivities,
was
also
varieties.
Among
SL02-1
worst.
This
study
helpful
rapid
diagnosis
nutrition
through
technology.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(12), P. 2760 - 2760
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Leaf
nitrogen
content
(LNC)
is
a
vital
agronomic
parameter
in
rice,
commonly
used
to
evaluate
photosynthetic
capacity
and
diagnose
crop
nutrient
levels.
Nitrogen
deficiency
can
significantly
reduce
yield,
underscoring
the
importance
of
accurate
LNC
estimation
for
practical
applications.
This
study
utilizes
hyperspectral
UAV
imagery
acquire
rice
canopy
data,
applying
various
machine
learning
regression
algorithms
(MLR)
develop
an
model
create
concentration
distribution
map,
offering
valuable
guidance
subsequent
field
management.
The
analysis
incorporates
four
types
spectral
data
extracted
throughout
growth
cycle:
original
reflectance
bands
(OR
bands),
vegetation
indices
(VIs),
first-derivative
(FD
variable
parameters
(HSPs)
as
inputs,
while
measured
serves
output.
Results
demonstrate
that
random
forest
(RFR)
gradient
boosting
decision
tree
(GBDT)
performed
effectively,
with
GBDT
achieving
highest
average
R2
0.76
across
different
treatments.
Among
models
varieties,
RFR
exhibited
superior
accuracy,
0.95
SuXiangJing100
variety,
reached
0.93.
Meanwhile,
support
vector
(SVMR)
showed
slightly
lower
partial
least-squares
(PLSR)
was
least
effective.
developed
method
applicable
whole
stage
common
varieties.
suitable
estimating
stages,
treatments,
it
also
provides
reference
fertilization
planning
at
flight
altitudes
other
than
120
m
this
study.