Researchers will collaborate with Beck's Hybrids to use drone-based canopy measurements to increase the yield estimation accuracy in Beck's soybean trials. Beck’s will focus on measuring canopy development in advanced lines that are being considered for sale as varieties. The research team will also explore development of custom seeding rates for soybean varieties based on canopy development so farmers can minimize plant populations. Specific objectives include testing the efficacy of image-based parameters acquired with drones to increase the yield estimation accuracy in multi-environment soybean yield trials; and using UAS imagery to develop methods to determine custom plant populations for all soybean varieties.Key Benefactors: farmers, ag retailers, agronomists, Extension specialists
Project outputs will be published and will advance adoption of phenomic approaches by the private sector. The project enhances capabilities in Indiana for precision agriculture and incorporation of new technologies into breeding and agronomy.
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