Rapid and cost-effective nutrient content analysis of cotton leaves using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).

ABSTRACT: The development of portable near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) combined with smartphone cloud-based chemometrics has increased the power of these devices to provide real-time in-situ crop nutrient analysis. This capability provides the opportunity to address nutrient deficiencies early to optimise yield. The agriculture sector currently relies on results delivered via laboratory analysis. This involves the collection and preparation of leaf or soil samples during the growing season that are time-consuming and costly. This delays farmers from addressing deficiencies by several weeks which impacts yield potential; hence, requires a faster solution. This study evaluated the feasibility of using NIRS in estimating different macro- and micronutrients in cotton leaf tissues, assessing the accurac

SUBMITTER: Prananto JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7956002 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature