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Identification of Novel Regulators of Plant Transpiration by Large-Scale Thermal Imaging Screening in Helianthus Annuus
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Dataset on microclimate and drone-based thermal patterns within an oil palm agroforestry system
Laura Somenguem Donfack1,2, Alexander Röll3, Florian Ellsäßer3
1University of Goettingen, Silviculture and Forest Ecology of the Temperate Zones, Büsgenweg 1, Göttingen 37077, Germany.
Data in Brief
|December 8, 2021
Summary
This study investigated how tree diversity and plot size affect microclimate and Land Surface Temperature (LST) in oil palm agroforestry systems. Findings offer crucial data for understanding tropical agroecosystem dynamics and optimizing land use.
Area of Science:
- Agroforestry
- Ecology
- Remote Sensing
Background:
- Microclimate and Land Surface Temperature (LST) are critical for assessing oil palm agroforestry systems' ecological impact.
- Understanding these factors is key to evaluating biodiversity and ecosystem functions within these systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To experimentally assess the effects of tree species richness, plot size, and structural complexity on microclimate and LST.
- To establish a reference dataset for comparing conventional and enriched oil palm agroforestry systems.
Main Methods:
- Data collection involved miniaturized data loggers and drone-based thermal imaging.
- Experiments were conducted in an oil palm plantation enriched with six tree species in Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Data analysis covered a specific period from September 20th to 26th, 2017.
Main Results:
- The study examined variations in microclimate and LST influenced by experimental factors.
- Results provide quantitative data on how structural elements impact thermal and microclimatic conditions.
- The collected data serves as a baseline for similar tropical agroforestry research.
Conclusions:
- The experimental setup provides valuable insights into microclimate and LST regulation in oil palm agroforestry.
- This research contributes to a better understanding of tropical land transformation systems.
- The findings can inform sustainable management practices in oil palm cultivation.
Keywords:
AgroforestryBiodiversityDrone-based thermographyLand surface temperatureMicroclimateOil palmVegetation structureiButtonMore Related Videos
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