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Models for predicting coffee yield from chemical characteristics of soil and leaves using machine learning
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BACKGROUNDCoffee farming constitutes a substantial economic resource, representing a source of income for several countries due to the high consumption of coffee worldwide. Precise management of coffee crops involves collecting crop attributes (characteristics of the soil and the plant), mapping, and applying inputs according to the plants' needs. This differentiated management is precision coffee growing and it stands out for its increased yield and sustainability.RESULTSThis research aimed to predict yield in coffee plantations by applying machine learning methodologies to soil and plant attributes. The data were obtained in a field of 54.6 ha during two consecutive seasons, applying varied fertilization rates in accordance with the recommendations of soil attribute maps. Leaf analysis maps also were monitored with the aim of establishing a correlation between input parameters and yield prediction. The machine-learning models obtained from these data predicted coffee yield efficiently. The best model demonstrated predictive fit results with a Pearson correlation of 0.86. Soil chemical attributes did not interfere with the prediction models, indicating that this analysis can be dispensed with when applying these models.CONCLUSIONThese findings have important implications for optimizing coffee management and cultivation, providing valuable insights for producers and researchers interested in maximizing yield using precision agriculture. (c) 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of the science of food and agriculture / Society of Chemical Industry [London] - Oxford
Publication
Hoboken : Wiley , 2024
ISSN
0022-5142
DOI
10.1002/JSFA.13362
Volume/pages
104 :9 (2024) , p. 5197-5206
ISI
001185179500001
Pubmed ID
38323721
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Creation 29.03.2024
Last edited 02.07.2024
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