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A Method for Predicting Alfalfa Biomass Based on Multimodal Data and Ensemble Learning Model.
Yuehua Zhang1,2, Zhaoming Wang2,3, Zhendong Tian2
1College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China.
This study introduces a new method for predicting alfalfa biomass using multispectral and LiDAR data combined with ensemble learning. This approach significantly improves accuracy for pasture management and sustainable livestock production.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Remote Sensing
- Data Science
Background:
- Traditional alfalfa biomass prediction methods struggle with accuracy in complex field conditions.
- Accurate biomass estimation is vital for effective pasture management and sustainable livestock production.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a highly accurate alfalfa biomass prediction method by integrating multispectral and LiDAR data with ensemble learning.
- To overcome the limitations of traditional methods in complex planting environments.
Main Methods:
- Extracted spectral and 3D structural features from UAV-based multispectral and airborne LiDAR data.
- Constructed an ensemble model using random forest, extra trees, and histogram gradient boosting.
- Performed feature selection to create a high-quality modeling dataset.
Main Results:
- The ensemble model achieved a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.813, with RMSE of 0.178 kg m⁻² and MAE of 0.146 kg m⁻².
- Data fusion significantly outperformed models using only spectral indices (R² = 0.773) or LiDAR traits (R² = 0.576).
- Highest accuracy (R² = 0.917) was observed from bud emergence to early flowering stages, though high biomass intervals showed underestimation.
Conclusions:
- Multimodal data fusion and ensemble learning offer a robust approach for high-precision alfalfa biomass prediction.
- This method provides reliable technical support for pasture resource monitoring and precision agriculture.
- Further refinement is needed to address underestimation in high biomass scenarios.