Remote Sensing Applications in Fruit Crops: A Review
Devi Darshan
Department of Agriculture, Integral Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology, Integral University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Purabi Tamuli Phukan
SMS, Horticulture, KVK Sribhumi, Assam, India.
Vishal Gulab Vairagar *
SMS Agri Extension KVK Mohol Solapur 413213, India.
Sandeep Bhardwaj
Department of Basic Engineering COAE&T CCS Haryana Agricultural University Hisar Haryana, India.
Khan Chand
Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland, University, Medziphema Campus- 797106, Chumukedima, Nagaland India.
Nisha Boora
Department of Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, College of Biotechnology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar Haryana, India.
Surender Kumar
Department of Botany, Pt. N.R.S. Govt. College Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Subhash Verma
School of Agriculture, Eklavya University, Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Horticulture has become a significant agricultural venture in accelerating economic growth. Its contribution to a nation’s food security, nutritional well-being, and poverty reduction and employment opportunities is pivotal. Among its various facets, fruit crops hold a prominent position, comprising a significance share of horticultural production. However, the cultivation of fruit crops demands considerable capital investment and labor input. Embracing modern technologies for fruit orchard advancement and maximizing production potential is thus deemed essential. In today's age, remote sensing emerges as a modern solution, providing efficient technology for managing crops in specific locations. Remote sensing, or RS, serves as a potent instrument facilitating the gathering and refreshing of data to formulate precise management strategies. Through the acquisition of electromagnetic data and imagery, RS enables straightforward manipulation via computer systems. Remote sensing has the potential to mitigate risks and limit harm, proving especially valuable for tailored management and precise agricultural practices, such as identifying crops, estimating areas, managing soil and nutrients, gauging biomass and yields, and evaluating damage caused by both living organisms and environmental factors. RS offers multifaceted benefits, including risk reduction, damage minimization and increased land productivity, thereby contributing to employment generation, enhanced exports and improved economic conditions, while also ensuring food and nutritional security.
Keywords: Aerial imagery, monitoring, precision, remote sensing, satellites, site specific