Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes

The largest abiotic constraint threatening banana (Musa spp.) production is water stress, impacting biomass buildup and yields; however, so far no studies have investigated the effects of water stress on allometric equations in banana. Weighted least square regression models were built for (i) estim...

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Autores principales: Stevens, B., Diels, J., Brown, A., Bayo, S., Ndakidemi, P. A., Swennen, Rony L.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: MDPI 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109897
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author Stevens, B.
Diels, J.
Brown, A.
Bayo, S.
Ndakidemi, P. A.
Swennen, Rony L.
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Brown, A.
Diels, J.
Ndakidemi, P. A.
Stevens, B.
Swennen, Rony L.
author_facet Stevens, B.
Diels, J.
Brown, A.
Bayo, S.
Ndakidemi, P. A.
Swennen, Rony L.
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description The largest abiotic constraint threatening banana (Musa spp.) production is water stress, impacting biomass buildup and yields; however, so far no studies have investigated the effects of water stress on allometric equations in banana. Weighted least square regression models were built for (i) estimating aboveground vegetative dry biomass (ABGVD) and corm dry biomass (cormD) and (ii) forecasting bunch fresh weight (bunchF), based on non-destructive parameters for two cultivars, Mchare Huti-Green Bell (HG, AA) and Cavendish Grande Naine (GN, AAA), under two irrigation regimes: full irrigation (FI) and rainfed (RF). FI affected growth, yield, and phenological parameters in the field (p < 0.05) depending on the onset of moisture stress. Pseudostem volume (Vpseudo) proved a good predictor for estimating ABGVD (R2adj = 0.88–0.92; RRMSE = 0.14–0.19), but suboptimal for cormD (R2adj = 0.90–0.89, RRMSE = 0.21–0.26 for HG; R2adj = 0.34–0.57, RRMSE = 0.38–0.43 for GN). Differences between RF and FI models (p < 0.05) were small as 95%CI overlapped. Vpseudo at flowering predicted bunchF in FI plots correctly (R2adj = 0.70 for HG, R2adj = 0.43 for GN; RRMSE = 0.12–0.15 for HG and GN). Differences between FI and RF models were pronounced as 95%CI did not overlap (p < 0.05). Bunch allometry was affected by irrigation, proving bunchF forecasting needs to include information on moisture stress during bunch filling or information on bunch parameters. Our allometric relationships can be used for rapid and non-destructive aboveground vegetative biomass (ABGVD) assessment over time and to forecast bunch potentials based on Vpseudo at flowering.
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spelling CGSpace1098972025-11-11T17:38:59Z Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes Stevens, B. Diels, J. Brown, A. Bayo, S. Ndakidemi, P. A. Swennen, Rony L. allometry biomass forecasting regression analysis water stress drought stress abiotic factors The largest abiotic constraint threatening banana (Musa spp.) production is water stress, impacting biomass buildup and yields; however, so far no studies have investigated the effects of water stress on allometric equations in banana. Weighted least square regression models were built for (i) estimating aboveground vegetative dry biomass (ABGVD) and corm dry biomass (cormD) and (ii) forecasting bunch fresh weight (bunchF), based on non-destructive parameters for two cultivars, Mchare Huti-Green Bell (HG, AA) and Cavendish Grande Naine (GN, AAA), under two irrigation regimes: full irrigation (FI) and rainfed (RF). FI affected growth, yield, and phenological parameters in the field (p < 0.05) depending on the onset of moisture stress. Pseudostem volume (Vpseudo) proved a good predictor for estimating ABGVD (R2adj = 0.88–0.92; RRMSE = 0.14–0.19), but suboptimal for cormD (R2adj = 0.90–0.89, RRMSE = 0.21–0.26 for HG; R2adj = 0.34–0.57, RRMSE = 0.38–0.43 for GN). Differences between RF and FI models (p < 0.05) were small as 95%CI overlapped. Vpseudo at flowering predicted bunchF in FI plots correctly (R2adj = 0.70 for HG, R2adj = 0.43 for GN; RRMSE = 0.12–0.15 for HG and GN). Differences between FI and RF models were pronounced as 95%CI did not overlap (p < 0.05). Bunch allometry was affected by irrigation, proving bunchF forecasting needs to include information on moisture stress during bunch filling or information on bunch parameters. Our allometric relationships can be used for rapid and non-destructive aboveground vegetative biomass (ABGVD) assessment over time and to forecast bunch potentials based on Vpseudo at flowering. 2020-09-21 2020-10-19T11:53:30Z 2020-10-19T11:53:30Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109897 en Open Access application/pdf MDPI Stevens, B., Diels, J., Brown, A., Bayo, S., Ndakidemi, P. A., & Swennen, R. (2020). Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes. Agronomy, 10(9): 1435, 1-26.
spellingShingle allometry
biomass
forecasting
regression analysis
water stress
drought stress
abiotic factors
Stevens, B.
Diels, J.
Brown, A.
Bayo, S.
Ndakidemi, P. A.
Swennen, Rony L.
Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
title Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
title_full Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
title_fullStr Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
title_full_unstemmed Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
title_short Banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non-destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
title_sort banana biomass estimation and yield forecasting from non destructive measurements for two contrasting cultivars and water regimes
topic allometry
biomass
forecasting
regression analysis
water stress
drought stress
abiotic factors
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/109897
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