Exploring the potential of thermal imaging data acquired by drone for the detection of water stress in lowbush blueberries
Carl Boivin
Researcher, agr., M.Sc.
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Description
The principle behind thermal imaging is based on the fact that plants under water stress have a lower transpiration rate and a higher canopy temperature than plants well supplied with water. Canopy temperatures captured by drone can be used to quickly evaluate water stress in crops like lowbush blueberries and guide decisions as to whether irrigation is required.
Objective(s)
- Explore the potential of detecting water stress in lowbush blueberries using a thermal infrared imaging sensor installed on a drone
From 2017 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Service
IRDA has recognized expertise in precision farming.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Publications
Research report • Paul Deschênes, Jérémie Vallée, Carl Boivin
Deschênes, P., J. Vallée, P. Chatelle, D. Bergeron, C. Boivin. 2019. Utilisation de l'imagerie thermique acquise par drone pour déterminer le positionnement géographique optimal des tensiomètres dans les champs irrigués. IRDA. 29 p. DownloadThis may interest you
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