جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « yield prediction » در نشریات گروه « زراعت »

This study was conducted to predict alfalfa forage yield based on some climatic, soil and vegetative indices (PVI) derived from Sentinel-2 sensor in Sarayan (Southern Khorasan) of Iran in July 2018. Alfalfa yield data were collected from 52 points (10 of those experimental points) in two consecutive harvests to predict alfalfa performance, a stepwise multivariate linear regression was used. Results showed that the alfalfa performance map, in both consecutive harvests, with the mean of rainfall, PVI index and soil class was significant at 1% probability level. Validation showed that R2, RMSE and GMER were 0.82, 0.88 and 0.91, respectively, indicating the high compliance of the estimated performance model with the actual yield of alfalfa. Also, the results of chi-square test (P = 0.99) showed non-significant difference between actual values and estimated hay yield during two harvests. Therefore, due to the high reliability of terrestrial observations and climatic data in the region, these variables can be used to provide proper utilization pattern for forage plants.

In order to improve food security as one of the most crucial needs of the society, prediction and estimation of wheat yield should be considered by decision makers in the country. On the other hand, agricultural production is always at risk of climate and international markets changes, however, this risk is never completely eliminated, but we can estimate the yield before the harvest season to minimize them. Nowadays, one of the methods of yield estimating is using satellite- imagery. Remote sensing data allow estimating crop yield based on vegetation indices. The present study aimed to find a fast way with acceptable accuracy for predicting wheat yield in the field in Shahrekord County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran by using Landsat 8 data.

In order to fulfill the goal three sets of Landsat 8 imagery data dated on June 4th, 20th and July 6th 2016 were downloaded from http://earthexplorer.usgs.gov. The acquisition dates were corresponded with milk, dough and ripening stages of wheat growth cycle. Concurrently three wheat cultivated farms were selected in the Shahrekord County, based upon surface area, homogeneity in wheat cultivated farms and satisfaction of landlords with sampling. Coordinates of samples were recorded using GPS device (Garmin etrex). In the whole, the yield of 60 plots (0.25 m2) from selected fields were used for yield prediction. The density of plants per plots was considered and the yield in each plot was estimated. Nine introduced vegetation indices by literature were considered and the correlation coefficients between indices' valued and estimated yields were calculated. The models were evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R2) and standard error of estimation (SEE), reduced variance (RV) and mean estimation error (MEE). Image processing and statistical analysis were carried out using ILWIS 3.3 and Sigma Plot 10.0 software, respectively.

The results showed that among the imagery data, the highest correlation coefficients existed between wheat yield and vegetation indices developed by images dated on 20th June 2016 corresponded to wheat dough stage. The coefficients of determinations (R2) of models with vegetation indices NDVI, NRVI, OSAVI, RVI, SAVI, RDVI, DVI, EVI and GNDVI were 0.86, 0.86, 0.86, 0.86, 0.86, 0.83, 0.81, 0.80, 0.78, respectively. The results indicated that the most appropriate models were Polynomial and quadratic. The results also showed the potential of satellite images for yield prediction at pre-harvest stage with an accuracy above 80 percents.

According to this study appropriate utilizing of satellite images and field observation at dough stage aided yield estimation of wheat in semi-arid regions. The most appropriate indices for yield estimation were NDVI, NRVI and OSAVI. Among the statistical models, polynomial and quadratic models with the highest coefficients of determination were introduced as the best models. Based upon the results Landsat 8 data and field samples could be used for wheat yield forecasting which help decision makers managing the market for this strategic crop. The results should be tested in other similar climates.

  Potential production condition is defined as situation where water and nutrients are supplied in ample with no damage from weeds, pests and diseases. Under this situation potential yield (Yp) which is defined by solar radiation, temperature, CO2 concentration and genotypic characteristics of the crop species could be achieved. Closing the gap between Yp and actual yield (Ya) harvested by farmers is considered as the main challenge of agronomic sciences all around the world. Crop simulation models provide a powerful tool for prediction of Yp at regional and national scales. However, the accuracy of these models is highly dependent on the quality of input data which are usually not fully available even in developed countries. Simplified models designed based on few simple equations may be considered as an alternative where accurate data sets are lacking. In this research, Yp of wheat and sugar beet were estimated using some simple methods and the results were compared with those of complex simulation models under the same climatic and management conditions in Khorasan province, north east of Iran. Potential yields of wheat and sugar beet were estimated by three simple calculation methods including FAO method (FAO, 1981), modified FAO, FAO-M (Versteeg and van Keulen, 1986) and RUE-based method (Nonhebel, 1997) at three different regions (Torbat, Mashhad and Neishabor) in Khorasan province. In these methods total above ground dry matter (DM) is calculated using two equations and Yp is estimated as the product of DM and harvest index with minimum weather data requirements. In addition, Yp for both crops and at the same locations was predicted using LINTUL and SUCROS simulation models which were previously calibrated for yield estimation of wheat and sugar beet at regional level. The accuracy of predicted potential yields by five methods was compared statistically against the measured yields obtained from the field experiments and high yielding farms at the studied regions. Mean observed yield of wheat over the three studied regions was 7.18 t ha-1 and the estimated potential yield in the same regions using two simulation models and three simplified models was ranged between 6.92 and 7.63 t ha-1. Prediction error for the simulation models was 1.39 and for simple methods less than 5% (4.64%). Relative root mean squared error (RMSEn) for the simple methods was higher than that of complex models. However, it was between 7.11 and 10.16 % of the mean measured wheat yield which could be statistically considered as reasonable. Calculated values of modeling efficiency (ME) were positive and higher than 0.60 except for FAO-M method (ME=0.48). Measured sugar beet yield averaged over regions was 82.5 t ha-1 and estimated potential yield by different methods was between 89 and 91 t ha-1. Simple calculation methods had lower accuracy in predicting sugar beet yield compared to simulation models but RMSEnof simple methods never exceeded 11.5% showing statistically acceptable prediction. Cross validation indicated significant correlation between the results of three simple methods and that of complex simulation models. Results of this study showed that potential yields of different crops can be estimated accurately using simple calculation methods with minimum weather data requirements. Such methods may be used as an alternative for agroecological zoning and yield gap analysis at regional level where calibrated simulation models and complete daily weather data sets are not available

Remote sensing is one of the techniques recently used for the purpose of monitoring and predicting crop yield. The objective of this study was predicting wheat yield in Mashhad during 2009 and 2010 by Landsat (TM) and (ETM+) images with ground based data. For this purpose, three images dated 6, 14 and 22 Jun 2009 and 8 and 24 May and 9 Jun 2010 were analysed and vegetation indices were computed. Field data included wheat growth stage, yield and geographical position. Results showed that the best relation between yield and indices were obtained in 14 Jun 2009 and 14 May 2010. These dates coincided with milky and maturity stages of wheat. Cumulative indices estimated yield prediction more precisely than others indices. Red band had the highest correlation (r2=0.76) with yield among the other band. Through the other indices, PD311 and PD312 had the best correlation with the yield. Correlation between NDVI and yield was not significant. The best correlation with the yield was obtained by applying the multi linear regression method (r2=0.83).