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Key challenges and methods in identifying management zones

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Management zones (MZs) are delineated to identify homogenous regions with similar field characteristics and to differentiate the inputs according to the specific needs of the crops within each zone...
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Management zones (MZs) are delineated to identify homogenous regions with similar field characteristics and to differentiate the inputs according to the specific needs of the crops within each zone. Delineation of MZs can be based on soil and landscape attributes and/or plant parameters. There are several methods to delineate MZs. These include (1) empirical methods, where field maps are visually interpreted by the farmers according to personal knowledge; (2) geostatistical methods using statistical integration of georeferenced observations of different variables; (3) clustering techniques classifying data in different combinations of many variables in discrete classes or clusters, degree of agreement using a selection of the best-suited parameters for final MZ delineation and others. In this chapter, the most common methods for delineation of MZs are discussed and three case studies are presented. The case studies are analysed to show the importance of the formation of MZs for the optimization of input application.
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Price: £25.00
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date: 05 November 2018
ISBN: 9781838797065
Format: eBook
BISACs:

TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy and crop production, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Crop Science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Irrigation, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Agriculture / Agronomy / Soil Science, Sedimentology and pedology, Agricultural engineering and machinery, Irrigation and water management, Sustainable agriculture

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1 Introduction 2 Methods to delineate management zones 3 Case study on delineation of management zones in wine grapes 4 Case study on delineation of management zones in table grapes 5 Case study on delineation of management zones in olive oil tree plantation 6 Summary 7 Where to look for further information 8 References