期刊
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE
卷 198, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.compag.2022.107064
关键词
Computer vision; Deep learning; Image processing; Machine learning; Machine vision; Plant stand count
资金
- North Dakota Corn Council [FAR0030691]
- USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Hatch Project [ND01481, 1014700]
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and computer vision algorithms in evaluating plant stand count has been reviewed in this study. It is concluded that image acquisition at an appropriate stage and height, along with suitable color space and camera imagery, can improve the accuracy of plant stand count. Other findings include the effectiveness of deep learning models and the application of direct image processing and open-source platforms. This review provides valuable guidance for farmers, producers, and researchers in selecting and employing UAV-based algorithms for plant stand count evaluation.
Plant stand count helps in estimating the yield and evaluating the planter's efficiency and seed quality. Traditional methods of counting the plants by manual measurement are time-consuming, laborious, and error-prone. In contrast, the ground-based sensing methods are limited to smaller spaces. High spatial resolution images obtained from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) can be used in conjunction with computer vision algorithms to evaluate plant stand count, as it directly influences the yield. In spite of the importance of high-throughput plant stand count in row crop agriculture, no synthesized information in this specific subject matter is available. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to perform a systematic literature review of the current studies that focus on evaluating plant stand count using UAV imagery to provide well-synthesized information, identify research gaps, and provide suitable recommendations. In this study, a comprehensive literature search was performed on three academic databases (Agricola, Web of Science, and Scopus), and a total of 29 articles were found based on search terms and selection criteria for review. From the systematic review, it can be concluded that: an appropriate stage after plant emergence without canopy overlap is necessary for image acquisition; optimal flying height should be selected to balance the field coverage and accuracy; L*a*b* color space can provide better segmentation; hyperspectral camera imagery can provide good discrimination; deep learning with data augmentation and transfer learning models can be used to reduce the computational time and resources; the stand count methodology that is successful with corn and cotton could be extended to other row crops and horticultural crops; and application of direct image processing and use of open-source platforms is required for stakeholder participation. The review will be helpful to the farmers, producers, and researchers in selecting and employing the UAV-based algorithms for evaluating plant stand count.
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