The Application of Spectral Techniques in Agriculture and Forestry—2nd Edition
A special issue of Plants (ISSN 2223-7747). This special issue belongs to the section "Plant Protection and Biotic Interactions".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 35
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Dear Colleagues,
The application of spectroscopic techniques in the fields of agriculture and forestry has emerged as a focal point of research. As such, this Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the innovative applications of spectroscopic techniques in these domains, particularly on proximal and remote scales.
The non-invasive nature and high sensitivity of this technology render it an ideal choice for the study of plant ecosystems. Through spectroscopic techniques, we gain profound insights into the physiological status, growth processes, and environmental adaptability of crops and forest vegetation. From monitoring plant health to soil analysis, and from assessing water quality to monitoring forest ecosystems, spectroscopic technology provides a wealth of data, facilitating precision agriculture and sustainable forestry management.
This Special Issue warmly welcomes original research articles, reviews, and brief communications, focusing on the fundamental and applied research of spectroscopic techniques in the analysis and sensing of crop and plant systems. We eagerly anticipate contributions (ranging from laboratory to field settings and from proximal to remote scales), that aim to foster the continuous innovation of spectroscopic technology in the fields of agriculture and forestry.
Prof. Dr. Youzhen Xiang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermal infrared imaging
- unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- multispectral
- hyperspectral
- plants
- crops
- forestry
- remote sensing
- precision agriculture
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