Soil N and P affected reflectance signatures of individual Colophospermum mopane leaves

Reflectance and derivative spectra of greenhouse-grown mopane (Colophospermum mopane) were analyzed to investigate whether the interactive effect of soil phosphorus and nitrogen treatments on plant-chemical composition can be detected using non-destructive techniques. Reflectance spectra were affect...

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Published in:Journal of spatial science Vol. 51; no. 2; pp. 103 - 113
Main Authors: Ferwerda, J.G., Skidmore, A. K., Van Wieren, S.E., Prins, H. H. T.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: East Perth Taylor & Francis Group 01.12.2006
Mapping Sciences Institute
Spatial Science Institute Australia
Subjects:
Applied geophysics
Areal geology. Maps
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Geologic maps, cartography
Internal geophysics
spectra
spectral signature
correlation
reflectance
soil treatment
nitrogen
physiology
remote sensing
concentration
soils
chemical composition
phosphorus
ISSN:1449-8596, 1836-5655
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Summary:Reflectance and derivative spectra of greenhouse-grown mopane (Colophospermum mopane) were analyzed to investigate whether the interactive effect of soil phosphorus and nitrogen treatments on plant-chemical composition can be detected using non-destructive techniques. Reflectance spectra were affected by changes in soil nitrogen. Derivative spectra showed significant differences as a result of nitrogen and phosphorus treatment. Several spectral bands that showed different spectral signatures between soil treatments also showed significant correlation to condensed tannin, phosphorus and nitrogen concentration in mopane leaves. This shows the potential to detect the effect of soil properties on the plant's physiology with hyperspectral remote sensing.
ISSN:1449-8596
1836-5655
DOI:10.1080/14498596.2006.9635085