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Cereal Crop Ear Counting in Field Conditions Using Zenithal RGB Images

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Published on: February 2, 2019

Crop yield gaps in Cameroon.

Genesis T Yengoh¹, Jonas Ardö

¹Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science, Geobiosphere Science Centre, Lund University, Sölvegatan 12, 223 62, Lund, Sweden, yengoh.genesis@lucsus.lu.se.

|August 9, 2013

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Cereal Crop Ear Counting in Field Conditions Using Zenithal RGB Images

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Published on: February 2, 2019

Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Food Security Studies
Spatial Modeling

Background:

Cameroon faces food security challenges despite general yield increases.
The 2008 food price crisis highlighted vulnerabilities in meeting population food needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess Cameroon's potential for increasing crop yields and food production.
To identify factors contributing to yield gaps in major food crops.

Main Methods:

Fuzzy set theory for biophysical suitability modeling.
Linear regression to analyze yield trends over 50 years.
Yield gap analysis comparing farmer fields and research stations.

Main Results:

Crop yields have generally increased since 1961, influenced by agricultural policies.
Most food crops are grown in suitable biophysical areas.
Significant yield gaps exist between farmer practices and research station potential.

Conclusions:

Biophysical suitability is not the primary constraint for the yield gap.
Agronomy and policy factors are key drivers of yield gaps.
Improving soil nutrient management is crucial for enhancing food production.