Automation in tree fruit production principles and practice

This book on automation in tree fruit production consists of 11 chapters covering the following topics: (1) concept of tree fruit production automation; (2) economics of perennial crops production automation; (3) sensing for stress detection and high-throughput phenotyping in precision horticulture;...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Zhang, Qin, 1956-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA CABI, [2017]
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Online Access:https://www.lib.tsu.ru/mminfo/2023/EBSCO/2415840.pdf
Table of Contents:
  • Tree fruit production automation
  • The economics of perennial crops production automation
  • Sensing for stress detection and high-throughput phenotyping in precision horticulture
  • Light interception and canopy sensing for tree fruit canopy management
  • Precision orchard systems
  • Variable rate irrigation on center pivots
  • Precision technologies for pest and disease management
  • Precision nutrient management
  • Precise crop load management
  • Mechanical harvest and in-field handling of tree fruit crops
  • Opportunity of robotics in precision horticulture.