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Area of Science:

  • Plant physiology
  • Agricultural science
  • Remote sensing

Background:

  • Canopy temperature is a reliable indicator of plant water status and stomatal conductance.
  • Traditional methods for measuring leaf temperature and stomatal conductance are labor-intensive and provide only point measurements.
  • Advancements in thermal sensing technology allow for non-invasive, large-scale monitoring of plant temperature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the applications of infrared thermography for assessing plant stress.
  • To highlight the potential of canopy temperature as a tool for phenotyping and irrigation management.
  • To discuss factors influencing the application of thermal imaging in plant studies.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing thermal cameras with high temperature resolution (<0.1 K) for plant temperature assessment.
  • Applying infrared thermography for studying temperature variations within and between plants.
  • Discussing the use of canopy temperature as a surrogate for stomatal conductance.

Main Results:

  • Canopy temperature effectively indicates plant water status.
  • Infrared thermography enables scalable assessment of plant temperature, moving beyond point measurements.
  • Thermal imaging provides a valuable tool for studying plant responses to various stresses.

Conclusions:

  • Infrared thermography is a powerful, non-destructive technique for plant stress assessment.
  • Canopy temperature monitoring via thermal imaging supports efficient phenotyping and irrigation scheduling.
  • Consideration of environmental factors is crucial for successful field and controlled environment applications of thermal imaging.