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Evaluation of Computer Vision Systems and Applications to Estimate Trunk Cross-Sectional Area, Flower Cluster Number, Thinning Efficacy and Yield of Apple
by Luis Gonzalez Nieto, Anna Wallis, Jon Clements, Mario Miranda Sazo, Craig Kahlke, Thomas M. Kon, and Terence L. Robinson Edited by Mike Basedow, the full original article can be accessed here. Precision crop load management of apple requires measuring trunks, counting flowers, fruitlets, or fruit at various times during the year to guide management decisions. While
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Why aren’t farmers using new tech?
“Agtech, short for agriculture technology, is a growing industry that’s using data tools and software to help farmers improve yields and use fewer resources. “With population growth increasing the global demand for food and climate change hurting crop yields, a swift adoption of agtech may be needed now more than ever. Yet, farmers are hesitant
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Evaluation of Computer Vision Systems and Applications to Estimate Trunk Cross-Sectional Area, Flower Cluster Number, Thinning Efficacy and Yield of Apple
by Luis Gonzalez Nieto 1, Anna Wallis 2, Jon Clements 3, Mario Miranda Sazo 4, Craig Kahlke 4, Thomas M. Kon 5 and Terence L. Robinson 1 1 Horticulture Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Geneva, NY 14456, USA2 Extension Section, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA3 UMass Extension Section, University
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