Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 21, 2023
Abstract
Aims
Investigating
the
potential
of
combining
data
dimensionality
reduction
methods
with
various
linear
regression
models
and
machine
learning
algorithms
to
improve
accuracy
leaf
area
index
(LAI)
chlorophyll
content
(LCC)
estimation
in
winter
wheat
based
on
UAV
RGB
imagery.
Methods
Constructed
compared
performance
three
techniques:
multiple
(MLR),
ridge
(RR),
partial
least
squares
(PLSR)
algorithms:
back-propagation
neural
networks(BP),
random
forests
(RF)
support
vector
(SVR)
spectral
vegetation
indices
(VIs),
texture
features
(TEs)
their
combinations
extracted
from
images.
Moreover,
different
include
principal
component
analysis
(PCA),
stepwise
selection
(ST)
were
used
LAI
LCC
estimation.
Results
The
highest
correlation
between
LAI,
was
obtained
window
size
5
×
5,
orientation
45°
displacement
2
pixels.
Combining
VIs
TEs
improved
for
using
or
alone.
RF
model
combined
ST_PCA
fusing
achieved
best
estimations,
R
0.86
0.91,
RMSE
0.26
2.01,
MAE
0.22
1.66
LCC,
respectively.
Conclusions
ST_PCA,
algorithms,
holds
promising
monitoring
crop
physiological
biochemical
parameters.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 1052 - 1052
Published: May 15, 2024
Leaf
nitrogen
concentration
(LNC)
is
a
primary
indicator
of
crop
status,
closely
related
to
the
growth
and
development
dynamics
crops.
Accurate
efficient
monitoring
LNC
significant
for
precision
field
management
enhancing
productivity.
However,
biochemical
properties
canopy
structure
wheat
change
across
different
stages,
leading
variations
in
spectral
responses
that
significantly
impact
estimation
LNC.
This
study
aims
investigate
construction
feature
combination
indices
(FCIs)
sensitive
multiple
using
remote
sensing
data
develop
an
model
suitable
stages.
The
research
employs
UAV
multispectral
technology
acquire
imagery
during
early
(Jointing
stage
Booting
stage)
late
(Early
filling
Late
stages)
2021
2022,
extracting
band
reflectance
texture
metrics.
Initially,
twelve
(SFCIs)
were
constructed
information.
Subsequently,
(TFCIs)
created
metrics
as
alternative
bands.
Machine
learning
algorithms,
including
partial
least
squares
regression
(PLSR),
random
forest
(RFR),
support
vector
(SVR),
Gaussian
process
(GPR),
used
integrate
information,
performance
Results
show
Red,
Red
edge,
Near-infrared
bands,
along
with
such
Mean,
Correlation,
Contrast,
Dissimilarity,
has
potential
estimation.
SFCIs
TFCIs
both
enhanced
responsiveness
Additionally,
index,
Modified
Vegetation
Index
(MVI),
demonstrated
improvement
over
NDVI,
correcting
over-saturation
concerns
NDVI
time-series
analysis
displaying
outstanding
Spectral
information
outperforms
capability,
their
integration,
particularly
SVR,
achieves
highest
(coefficient
determination
(R2)
=
0.786,
root
mean
square
error
(RMSE)
0.589%,
relative
prediction
deviation
(RPD)
2.162).
In
conclusion,
FCIs
developed
this
improve
enabling
precise
provides
insights
technical
nutrition
status
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 175 - 175
Published: Jan. 14, 2025
Phenotypic
analysis
of
mature
soybeans
is
a
critical
aspect
soybean
breeding.
However,
manually
obtaining
phenotypic
parameters
not
only
time-consuming
and
labor
intensive
but
also
lacks
objectivity.
Therefore,
there
an
urgent
need
for
rapid,
accurate,
efficient
method
to
collect
the
soybeans.
This
study
develops
novel
pipeline
acquiring
traits
based
on
three-dimensional
(3D)
point
clouds.
First,
clouds
are
obtained
using
multi-view
stereo
3D
reconstruction
method,
followed
by
preprocessing
construct
dataset.
Second,
deep
learning-based
network,
PVSegNet
(Point
Voxel
Segmentation
Network),
proposed
specifically
segmenting
pods
stems.
network
enhances
feature
extraction
capabilities
through
integration
cloud
voxel
convolution,
as
well
orientation-encoding
(OE)
module.
Finally,
such
stem
diameter,
pod
length,
width
extracted
validated
against
manual
measurements.
Experimental
results
demonstrate
that
average
Intersection
over
Union
(IoU)
semantic
segmentation
92.10%,
with
precision
96.38%,
recall
95.41%,
F1-score
95.87%.
For
instance
segmentation,
achieves
(AP@50)
83.47%
(AR@50)
87.07%.
These
indicate
feasibility
In
plant
parameters,
predicted
values
width,
diameter
exhibit
coefficients
determination
(R2)
0.9489,
0.9182,
0.9209,
respectively,
demonstrates
our
can
significantly
improve
efficiency
accuracy,
contributing
application
automated
technology
in
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: May 10, 2024
The
Soil
Plant
Analysis
Development
(SPAD)
is
a
vital
index
for
evaluating
crop
nutritional
status
and
serves
as
an
essential
parameter
characterizing
the
reproductive
growth
of
winter
wheat.
Non-destructive
accurate
monitorin3g
wheat
SPAD
plays
crucial
role
in
guiding
precise
management
nutrition.
In
recent
years,
spectral
saturation
problem
occurring
later
stage
has
become
major
factor
restricting
accuracy
estimation.
Therefore,
purpose
this
study
to
use
features
selection
strategy
optimize
sensitive
remote
sensing
information,
combined
with
fusion
integrate
multiple
characteristic
features,
order
improve
estimating
SPAD.
This
conducted
field
experiments
different
varieties
nitrogen
treatments,
utilized
UAV
multispectral
sensors
obtain
canopy
images
during
heading,
flowering,
late
filling
stages,
extracted
texture
from
images,
employed
(Boruta
Recursive
Feature
Elimination)
prioritize
features.
Support
Vector
Machine
Regression
algorithm
are
applied
construct
estimation
model
results
showed
that
NIR
band
other
bands
can
fully
capture
differences
stage,
red
more
During
stability
constructed
using
both
superior
models
only
single
feature
or
no
strategy.
enhancement
by
method
becomes
significant,
greatest
improvement
observed
R
2
increasing
0.092-0.202,
root
mean
squared
error
(RMSE)
decreasing
0.076-4.916,
ratio
performance
deviation
(RPD)
0.237-0.960.
conclusion,
excellent
application
potential
stages
growth,
providing
theoretical
basis
technical
support
precision
nutrient
crops.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 175 - 175
Published: Jan. 13, 2025
In
agricultural
production,
the
nitrogen
content
of
sugarcane
is
assessed
with
precision
and
economy,
which
crucial
for
balancing
fertilizer
application,
reducing
resource
waste,
minimizing
environmental
pollution.
As
an
important
economic
crop,
productivity
significantly
influenced
by
various
factors,
especially
supply.
Traditional
methods
based
on
manually
extracted
image
features
are
not
only
costly
but
also
limited
in
accuracy
generalization
ability.
To
address
these
issues,
a
novel
regression
prediction
model
estimating
sugarcane,
named
SC-ResNeXt
(Enhanced
Self-Attention,
Spatial
Attention,
Channel
Attention
ResNeXt),
has
been
proposed
this
study.
The
Self-Attention
(SA)
mechanism
Convolutional
Block
Module
(CBAM)
have
incorporated
into
ResNeXt101
to
enhance
model’s
focus
key
its
information
extraction
capability.
It
was
demonstrated
that
achieved
test
R2
value
93.49%
predicting
leaves.
After
introducing
SA
CBAM
attention
mechanisms,
improved
4.02%.
Compared
four
classical
deep
learning
algorithms,
exhibited
superior
performance.
This
study
utilized
images
captured
smartphones
combined
automatic
feature
technologies,
achieving
precise
economical
predictions
compared
traditional
laboratory
chemical
analysis
methods.
approach
offers
affordable
technical
solution
small
farmers
optimize
management
plants,
potentially
leading
yield
improvements.
Additionally,
it
supports
development
more
intelligent
farming
practices
providing
predictions.