Performance of stacking machine learning and volume model for improving corn above ground biomass prediction

文献类型： 外文期刊

第一作者： Xuan, Fu

作者： Xuan, Fu;Su, Wei;Huang, Xianda;Li, Xuecao;Zeng, Yelu;Huang, Jianxi;Chen, Zhen;Zhai, Weiguang;Li, Zhi;Li, Jingsuo;Huang, Jianxi

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关键词： AGB prediction; Stacking ensemble learning; Volume model; SHAP; Multi-source UAV data

期刊名称：PLANT PHENOMICS （ 影响因子：6.4； 五年影响因子：7.1 ）

ISSN： 2643-6515

年卷期： 2025 年 7 卷 3 期

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收录情况： SCI

摘要： The aboveground biomass (AGB) of crops is an essential metric for monitoring crop growth, making timely and accurate AGB forecasting critical for effective agricultural management. The introduction of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and advanced sensor technologies has revolutionized traditional AGB prediction techniques. Currently, machine learning (ML) combined with UAV data are commonly utilized, along with the Vegetation Index Weighted Canopy Volume Model (CVMVI) for AGB prediction. Nevertheless, there is limited investigation into how these methods perform across different agricultural conditions. This study aims to fill this gap by creating specific methodologies for estimating corn AGB under diverse fertilization and irrigation treatments. We utilized LiDAR, multispectral (MS), thermal infrared (TIR), along with measured AGB and Leaf Area Index (LAI) data from various growth stages to develop a stacking ensemble learning model. This model effectively integrates data from multiple sources, resulting in a strong prediction performance with R2 of 0.86, Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 1.54 t/ha, and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 2.06 t/ha. Meanwhile, the analysis of the accuracy of CVMVI revealed its efficacy during the early-stage when corn is short, with its predictive capability diminishing as AGB increases. Consequently, we recommend the CVMVI for early-stage AGB prediction, which can streamline data collection and computational efforts. In contrast, the ML approach, which benefits from data fusion, is more appropriate for predicting AGB during the mid to late growth stages. This study enhances AGB prediction accuracy and speed, providing critical understanding of regional AGB dynamics and supporting better agricultural decision-making.

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