Exploring the potential of thermal imaging data acquired by drone for the detection of water stress in lowbush blueberries
Carl Boivin
Researcher, agr., M.Sc.
418 643-2380
ext 430
Description
The principle behind thermal imaging is based on the fact that plants under water stress have a lower transpiration rate and a higher canopy temperature than plants well supplied with water. Canopy temperatures captured by drone can be used to quickly evaluate water stress in crops like lowbush blueberries and guide decisions as to whether irrigation is required.
Objective(s)
- Explore the potential of detecting water stress in lowbush blueberries using a thermal infrared imaging sensor installed on a drone
From 2017 to 2018
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Service
IRDA has recognized expertise in precision farming.
Partners
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec | Institut national de la recherche scientifique
Publications
Research report • Paul Deschênes, Jérémie Vallée, Carl Boivin
Deschênes, P., J. Vallée, P. Chatelle, D. Bergeron, C. Boivin. 2019. Utilisation de l'imagerie thermique acquise par drone pour déterminer le positionnement géographique optimal des tensiomètres dans les champs irrigués. IRDA. 29 p. DownloadThis may interest you
Control strategies to reduce the impact of the spotted wing drosophila
This project aims to promote a biocontrol solution by testing a complex of natural enemies that attack the spotted wing drosophilia at different development stages.
Researcher: Annabelle Firlej
Assessing the economic impact of fungicide resistance in horticultural corps
Project initiated to review the knowledge on the fungicide resistance of various pathogens to provide a preliminary assessment of the economic impacts of fungicide resistance.
Researcher: Luc Belzile
Improve the environmental conditions of cultivated wild blueberries using cultural practices relating to tillage, water management and fertilization
The results of this project will provide tools to support producers and ensure the competitiveness and development of Wild Boreal Blueberry and organic blueberry production sectors, two of Quebec’s specialties.
Researcher: Carl Boivin
