CMOS Single Photon Avalanche Diode (SPAD) arrays are emerging as appealing solid-state detectors in imaging applications where high sensitivity and timing resolution are required. In this work, a 32x32-pixel array where SPAD digital output is processed in the analog domain in a 12-transistor pixel is presented. A 25m pixel pitch with a remarkable 20.8% fill factor was achieved thanks to a very...

The growing use of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the need to adjust N fertilization rates in maize (Zea mays L.) currently constitute a key research issue. In this study, different multispectral vegetation indices (green-band and red-band based indices), SPAD and crop height (derived from a multispectral compact camera mounted on a UAV) were analysed to predict grain yield and d...

We present the challenges of using single-photon avalanche diodes in large arrays and the architectures employed in the readout systems. We also discuss the elements that make these imagers appealing for some applications and why.

Heat stress is a major production constraint of wheat in South Asia, particularly the Gangetic plains India and Bangladesh. The leaf chlorophyll status key determinant for high rate photosynthesis under stress. present experiments included 238 genotypes 2016-2017 321 2017-2018 optimum heat conditions. Subsequently, set 100 selected on basis susceptibility index was evaluated 2018-2019 condition...

Abiotic stress can alter key physiological constituents and functions in green plants. Improving the capacity to monitor this response in a non-destructive manner is of considerable interest, as it would offer a direct means of initiating timely corrective action. Given the vital role that plant pigments play in the photosynthetic process and general plant physiological condition, their accurat...

The state (type, structure and biochemical content or vitality) of natural and agroecosystems are influenced by several factors including available nutrients, soil types, and topographic and climatic factors. In other words, foliar biochemicals (e.g. chlorophyll, Nitrogen) for example may provide information on the factors controlling growth and productivity of ecosystems. However, the quantifi...

Identification and selection of nitrogen-fixing bacterial strains for inoculation into native leguminous tree species can assist in the recovery degraded areas. Additionally, from these areas are genetic resources adapted to conditions thus suitable selection. The aim this study was symbiotically genetically characterize 18 Rhizobium Bradyrhizobium genera isolated Machaerium nyctitans, Platypod...

The analyses of online quality measurements four lettuce cultivars (Rex, Tacitus, Black Seeded Simpson, Flandria) using hyperspectral image processing techniques have been studied. Seedlings were planted in Rockwool cubes and fed for 3 weeks hydroponic nutrient solution containing 0, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300 ppm nitrogen. images the freshly cut leaves captured camera wavelength range 400–1,0...

Leaf area index (LAI) and chlorophyll content, at leaf and canopy level, are important variables for agricultural applications because of their crucial role in photosynthesis and in plant functioning. The goal of this study was to test the hypothesis that LAI, leaf chlorophyll content (LCC), and canopy chlorophyll content (CCC) of a potato crop can be estimated by vegetation indices for the fir...