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  • Agricultural Science
  • Plant Genetics
  • Remote Sensing

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  • Automated plant phenotyping is crucial for efficient crop genetics.
  • Machine learning (ML) techniques show promise in crop parameter modeling.
  • This study explores ML for soybean grain yield prediction using optical sensor data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the capability of ML algorithms (Random Forest and XGBoost) for predicting soybean grain yield.
  • To integrate data from multiple optical sensors for enhanced prediction accuracy.
  • To leverage Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) data for crop phenotyping.

Main Methods:

  • Acquired multispectral and RGB imagery using UAS-mounted sensors at R4 and R5 growth stages.
  • Processed imagery using Structure from Motion (SfM) for 2D spectral analysis and 3D reconstruction.
  • Developed regression models combining sensor data and feature extraction for yield prediction.

Main Results:

  • Random Forest (RF) model achieved 90.72% accuracy in predicting grain yield.
  • eXtreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model achieved 91.36% accuracy.
  • Both ML models demonstrated high efficacy in yield prediction from UAS imagery.

Conclusions:

  • UAS-derived data can serve as a valuable decision support tool for selecting phenotypes in plant breeding.
  • The study provides practical insights for improving operational efficiency in crop genetics.
  • High spatial precision in phenotyping enables proactive management and breeding advancements.