Models for predicting coffee yield from chemical characteristics of soil and leaves using machine learning.

BACKGROUND: Coffee farming constitutes a substantial economic resource, representing a source of income for several countries due to the high consumption of coffee worldwide. Precise management of coffee crops involves collecting crop attributes (characteristics of the soil and the plant), mapping, and applying inputs according to the plants' needs. This differentiated management is precision coffee growing and it stands out for its increased yield and sustainability. RESULTS: This research aimed to predict yield in coffee plantations by applying machine learning methodologies to soil and plant attributes. The data were obtained in a field of 54.6 ha during two consecutive seasons, applying varied fertilization rates in accordance with the recommendations of soil attribute maps. Leaf analysis maps also were monitored with the aim of establishing a correlation between input parameters and yield prediction. The machine-learning models obtained from these data predicted coffee yield efficiently. The best model demonstrated predictive fit results with a Pearson correlation of 0.86. Soil chemical attributes did not interfere with the prediction models, indicating that this analysis can be dispensed with when applying these models. CONCLUSION: These findings have important implications for optimizing coffee management and cultivation, providing valuable insights for producers and researchers interested in maximizing yield using precision agriculture. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.

Vernalization Requirement, but Not Post-Vernalization Day Length, Conditions Flowering in Carrot (Daucus carota L.).

Carrots require a certain number of cold hours to become vernalized and proceed to the reproductive stage, and this phenomenon is genotype-dependent. Annual carrots require less cold than biennials to flower; however, quantitative variation within annuals and biennials also exists, defining a gradient for vernalization requirement (VR). The flowering response of carrots to day length, after vernalization has occurred, is controversial. This vegetable has been described both as a long-day and a neutral-day species. The objective of this study was to evaluate flowering time and frequency in response to different cold treatments and photoperiod regimes in various carrot genotypes. To this end, three annual genotypes from India, Brazil, and Pakistan, and a biennial carrot from Japan, were exposed to 7.5 °C during 30, 60, 90, or 120 days, and then transferred to either long day (LD) or short day (SD) conditions. Significant variation (p < 0.05) among the carrot genotypes and among cold treatments were found, with increased flowering rates and earlier onset of flowering being associated with longer cold exposures. No significant differences in response to photoperiod were found, suggesting that post-vernalization day length does not influence carrot flowering. These findings will likely impact carrot breeding and production of both root and seed, helping in the selection of adequate genotypes and sowing dates to manage cold exposure and day-length for different production purposes.

Adaptabilidade e estabilidade da produção de café beneficiado em Coffea canephora / Adaptability and stability of Coffea canephora coffee bean yield

O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a capacidade discriminatória de métodos para seleção e recomendação de clones de cafeeiros da espécie Coffea canephora, considerando a interação genótipos x anos na distribuição da produtividade de café beneficiado, nos períodos de 2000 a 2004 e de 2007 a 2011. O efeito significativo da interação genótipos x anos indicou que existem clones que apresentaram desempenho não consistente ao longo do tempo. Os métodos de LIN & BINNS (1988) e ANNICCHIARICO (1992) apresentaram resultados similares, de modo que um deles pode ser utilizado em substituição ao outro. O método de EBERHART & RUSSEL (1966) identificou parte dos clones de adaptação específica, enquanto que os métodos, MHPRVG e centroide permitiram caracterizar os clones de maior adaptabilidade e estabilidade, apresentando resultados complementares. A seleção de plantas baseada na distribuição da produtividade de café beneficiado ao longo do tempo permitiu selecionar clones de desempenho superior sem acentuar a bienalidade.(AU)

This research aimed to compare methods of selecting Coffea canephoraclones, considering the genotypes x years interaction, based on data of processed coffee yield obtained from 2000 to 2004 and 2007 to 2011. The significant clones x seasons (CS) interaction, indicates that the genotypes showed no consistent performance over the years. The LIN & BINNS (1988) and ANNICCHIARICO (1992) methods showed similar results indicating that one method may be used to replace the other. The EBERHART & RUSSEL (1966) identified some of the specific adaptability clones. The MHPRVG and centroid methods allowed to select clones of higher adaptability and stability. The plant selection based on the distribution of coffee productivity over time allowed the selection of superior clones without accentuate biannuality.(AU)

Adaptabilidade e estabilidade da produção de café beneficiado em Coffea canephora / Adaptability and stability of Coffea canephora coffee bean yield

O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a capacidade discriminatória de métodos para seleção e recomendação de clones de cafeeiros da espécie Coffea canephora, considerando a interação genótipos x anos na distribuição da produtividade de café beneficiado, nos períodos de 2000 a 2004 e de 2007 a 2011. O efeito significativo da interação genótipos x anos indicou que existem clones que apresentaram desempenho não consistente ao longo do tempo. Os métodos de LIN & BINNS (1988) e ANNICCHIARICO (1992) apresentaram resultados similares, de modo que um deles pode ser utilizado em substituição ao outro. O método de EBERHART & RUSSEL (1966) identificou parte dos clones de adaptação específica, enquanto que os métodos, MHPRVG e centroide permitiram caracterizar os clones de maior adaptabilidade e estabilidade, apresentando resultados complementares. A seleção de plantas baseada na distribuição da produtividade de café beneficiado ao longo do tempo permitiu selecionar clones de desempenho superior sem acentuar a bienalidade.

This research aimed to compare methods of selecting Coffea canephoraclones, considering the genotypes x years interaction, based on data of processed coffee yield obtained from 2000 to 2004 and 2007 to 2011. The significant clones x seasons (CS) interaction, indicates that the genotypes showed no consistent performance over the years. The LIN & BINNS (1988) and ANNICCHIARICO (1992) methods showed similar results indicating that one method may be used to replace the other. The EBERHART & RUSSEL (1966) identified some of the specific adaptability clones. The MHPRVG and centroid methods allowed to select clones of higher adaptability and stability. The plant selection based on the distribution of coffee productivity over time allowed the selection of superior clones without accentuate biannuality.

Adaptabilidade e estabilidade da produção de café beneficiado em Coffea canephora / Adaptability and stability of Coffea canephora coffee bean yield

O objetivo deste trabalho foi comparar a capacidade discriminatória de métodos para seleção e recomendação de clones de cafeeiros da espécie Coffea canephora, considerando a interação genótipos x anos na distribuição da produtividade de café beneficiado, nos períodos de 2000 a 2004 e de 2007 a 2011. O efeito significativo da interação genótipos x anos indicou que existem clones que apresentaram desempenho não consistente ao longo do tempo. Os métodos de LIN & BINNS (1988) e ANNICCHIARICO (1992) apresentaram resultados similares, de modo que um deles pode ser utilizado em substituição ao outro. O método de EBERHART & RUSSEL (1966) identificou parte dos clones de adaptação específica, enquanto que os métodos, MHPRVG e centroide permitiram caracterizar os clones de maior adaptabilidade e estabilidade, apresentando resultados complementares. A seleção de plantas baseada na distribuição da produtividade de café beneficiado ao longo do tempo permitiu selecionar clones de desempenho superior sem acentuar a bienalidade.

This research aimed to compare methods of selecting Coffea canephoraclones, considering the genotypes x years interaction, based on data of processed coffee yield obtained from 2000 to 2004 and 2007 to 2011. The significant clones x seasons (CS) interaction, indicates that the genotypes showed no consistent performance over the years. The LIN & BINNS (1988) and ANNICCHIARICO (1992) methods showed similar results indicating that one method may be used to replace the other. The EBERHART & RUSSEL (1966) identified some of the specific adaptability clones. The MHPRVG and centroid methods allowed to select clones of higher adaptability and stability. The plant selection based on the distribution of coffee productivity over time allowed the selection of superior clones without accentuate biannuality.