Vegetation Indices (VIs) obtained from remote sensing based canopies are quite simple and
effective algorithms for quantitative and qualitative evaluations of vegetation cover, vigor …

Constraints in field phenotyping capability limit our ability to dissect the genetics of
quantitative traits, particularly those related to yield and stress tolerance (eg, yield potential …

It is important to continuously monitor the long-term impact of viticultural management
practices and assess opportunities for improving the environmental footprint of vineyard …

Thermal imaging can become a readily usable tool for crop agricultural water management,
since it allows a quick determination of canopy surface temperature that, as linked to …

Stomatal regulation is a key determinant of plant photosynthesis and water relations,
influencing plant survival, adaptation, and growth. Stomata sense the surrounding …

Water is now considered the most important but vulnerable resource in the Mediterranean
region. Nevertheless, irrigation expanded fast in the region (eg South Portugal and Spain) to …

Irrigation water management and real-time monitoring of crop water stress status can
enhance agricultural water use efficiency, crop yield, and crop quality. The aim of this study …

The capability to monitor water status from crops on a regular basis can enhance
productivity and water use efficiency. In this paper, high-resolution thermal imagery acquired …

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are an alternative to costly and time-consuming
traditional methods to improve agricultural water management and crop productivity through …

Crop canopy temperature measurement is necessary for monitoring water stress indicators
such as the Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI). Water stress indicators are very useful for …