Nitrogen (N), as a macro-element, plays a vital role in plant growth and development. N
deficiency affects plant productivity by decreasing photosynthesis, leaf area and longevity of …

Nutrients are essential for optimal growth and development of plants. Nutrient availability
and composition in the soil varies largely from region to region. The deficiency of essential …

Tomato production can be greatly reduced due to various diseases, such as bacterial spot,
early blight, and leaf mold. Rapid recognition and timely treatment of diseases can minimize …

Background Although draft genomes are available for most agronomically important plant
species, the majority are incomplete, highly fragmented, and often riddled with assembly …

Hyperspectral data (Table 1) is acquired as continuous narrowbands (eg, each band with 1
to 10 nanometer or nm bandwidths) over a range of electromagnetic spectrum (eg, 400 …

Nitrogen (N) is significantly related to crop photosynthetic capacity. Over-and-under-
application of N fertilizers not only limits crop productivity but also leads to negative …

The impact on nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) cycles of human activity is a growing
concern and has several causes and consequences (MacDonald et al., 2011; Peñuelas et …

Problem statement: Precision agriculture is an emerging farm management strategy that is
changing the way people farm. Approach: At present, there is an increasing commitment to …

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a deep-rooted crop which can tolerate water stress and
can be grown in rotation with other crop species. Nitrogen is very important for the growth …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the sensors they can be equipped with are becoming
more technologically advanced and common place within the agricultural industry. The …