Search Results - "Sibanda, Mbulisi"

Examining the potential of Sentinel-2 MSI spectral resolution in quantifying above ground biomass across different fertilizer treatments by Sibanda, Mbulisi, Mutanga, Onisimo, Rouget, Mathieu

“…The major constraint in understanding grass above ground biomass variations using remotely sensed data are the expenses associated with the data, as well as…”
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Predicting the Chlorophyll Content of Maize over Phenotyping as a Proxy for Crop Health in Smallholder Farming Systems by Brewer, Kiara, Clulow, Alistair, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Gokool, Shaeden, Naiken, Vivek, Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Smallholder farmers depend on healthy and productive crop yields to sustain their socio-economic status and ensure livelihood security. Advances in South…”
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Characterizing bracken fern phenological cycle using time series data derived from Sentinel-2 satellite sensor by Matongera, Trylee Nyasha, Mutanga, Onisimo, Sibanda, Mbulisi

“…Bracken fern is an invasive plant that has caused serious disturbances in many ecosystems due to its ability to encroach into new areas swiftly. Adequate…”
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Estimating Biomass of Native Grass Grown under Complex Management Treatments Using WorldView-3 Spectral Derivatives by Sibanda, Mbulisi, Mutanga, Onisimo, Rouget, Mathieu, Kumar, Lalit

“…The ability of texture models and red-edge to facilitate the detection of subtle structural vegetation traits could aid in discriminating and mapping grass…”
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Remote sensing crop water productivity and water use for sustainable agriculture during extreme weather events in South Africa by Mpakairi, Kudzai S., Dube, Timothy, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Mutanga, Onisimo

“…•The efficacy of remote sensing in assessing crop water productivity (CWP) across diverse crops in South Africa is crucial for managing water resources in arid…”
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Deep learning approaches in remote sensing of soil organic carbon: a review of utility, challenges, and prospects by Odebiri, Omosalewa, Mutanga, Onisimo, Odindi, John, Naicker, Rowan, Masemola, Cecilia, Sibanda, Mbulisi

“…The use of neural network (NN) models for remote sensing (RS) retrieval of landscape biophysical and biochemical properties has become popular in the last…”
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Estimating and Monitoring Land Surface Phenology in Rangelands: A Review of Progress and Challenges by Matongera, Trylee Nyasha, Mutanga, Onisimo, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Odindi, John

“…Land surface phenology (LSP) has been extensively explored from global archives of satellite observations to track and monitor the seasonality of rangeland…”
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Remote Sensing Grassland Productivity Attributes: A Systematic Review by Bangira, Tsitsi, Mutanga, Onisimo, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Dube, Timothy, Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…A third of the land on the Earth is composed of grasslands, mainly used for forage. Much effort is being conducted to develop tools to estimate grassland…”
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A systematic review on the use of remote sensing technologies in quantifying grasslands ecosystem services by Masenyama, Anita, Mutanga, Onisimo, Dube, Timothy, Bangira, Tsitsi, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…The last decade has seen considerable progress in scientific research on vegetation ecosystem services. While much research has focused on forests and…”
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Characterizing Leaf Nutrients of Wetland Plants and Agricultural Crops with Nonparametric Approach Using Sentinel-2 Imagery Data by Dlamini, Mandla, Chirima, George, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Adam, Elhadi, Dube, Timothy

“…In arid environments of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, floodplain wetlands are a valuable agricultural resource. However, the water…”
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A Comparative Estimation of Maize Leaf Water Content Using Machine Learning Techniques and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-Based Proximal and Remotely Sensed Data by Ndlovu, Helen S., Odindi, John, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Mutanga, Onisimo, Clulow, Alistair, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G. P., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Determining maize water content variability is necessary for crop monitoring and in developing early warning systems to optimise agricultural production in…”
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Multi-criteria suitability analysis for neglected and underutilised crop species in South Africa by Mugiyo, Hillary, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G P, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Kunz, Richard, Nhamo, Luxon, Masemola, Cecelia R, Dalin, Caroline, Modi, Albert T, Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwa

“…Several neglected and underutilised species (NUS) provide solutions to climate change and creating a Zero Hunger world, the Sustainable Development Goal 2…”
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Quantifying Aboveground Grass Biomass Using Space-Borne Sensors: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review by Maake, Reneilwe, Mutanga, Onisimo, Chirima, George, Sibanda, Mbulisi

“…Recently, the move from cost-tied to open-access data has led to the mushrooming of research in pursuit of algorithms for estimating the aboveground grass…”
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A Systematic Review of UAV Applications for Mapping Neglected and Underutilised Crop Species’ Spatial Distribution and Health by Abrahams, Mishkah, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Dube, Timothy, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G. P., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Timely, accurate spatial information on the health of neglected and underutilised crop species (NUS) is critical for optimising their production and food and…”
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Assessing the Prospects of Remote Sensing Maize Leaf Area Index Using UAV-Derived Multi-Spectral Data in Smallholder Farms across the Growing Season by Buthelezi, Siphiwokuhle, Mutanga, Onisimo, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Odindi, John, Clulow, Alistair D., Chimonyo, Vimbayi G. P., Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Maize (Zea Mays) is one of the most valuable food crops in sub-Saharan Africa and is a critical component of local, national and regional economies. Whereas…”
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Mapping the spatial distribution of the yellowwood tree (Podocarpus henkelii) in the Weza-Ngele forest using the newly launched Sentinel-2 multispectral imager data by Nzimande, Ntombifuthi, Mutanga, Onisimo, Kiala, Zolo, Sibanda, Mbulisi

“…The conservation of indigenous tree species is not only significant for the natural heritage, but for conserving numerous species that are heavily dependent on…”
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Application of Drone Technologies in Surface Water Resources Monitoring and Assessment: A Systematic Review of Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Global South by Sibanda, Mbulisi, Mutanga, Onisimo, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G. P., Clulow, Alistair D., Shoko, Cletah, Mazvimavi, Dominic, Dube, Timothy, Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…Accurate and timely information on surface water quality and quantity is critical for various applications, including irrigation agriculture. In-field water…”
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Understanding the spatio-temporal distribution of bush encroachment in savannah rangelands, South Africa by Maphanga, Thabang, Shoko, Cletah, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Thamaga, Kgabo Humphrey, Dube, Timothy

“…Bush encroachment threatens rangelands’ biodiversity and productivity, impacting savannah ecosystems based on location, management practices, and factors like…”
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Evaluation of Land Suitability Methods with Reference to Neglected and Underutilised Crop Species: A Scoping Review by Mugiyo, Hillary, Chimonyo, Vimbayi G P, Sibanda, Mbulisi, Kunz, Richard, Masemola, Cecilia R, Modi, Albert T, Mabhaudhi, Tafadzwanashe

“…In agriculture, land use and land classification address questions such as "where", "why" and "when" a particular crop is grown within a particular…”
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A Hybrid Feature Method for Handling Redundant Features in a Sentinel-2 Multidate Image for Mapping Parthenium Weed by Kiala, Zolo, Mutanga, Onisimo, Odindi, John, Viriri, Serestina, Sibanda, Mbulisi

“…Multidate images provide additional spectral information valuable for mapping plant species. However, correlated or redundant variables created from multiple…”
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