Remote Identification of Individual Volunteer Cotton Plants

Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Mardi Gras Ballroom Salons E, F, G & H (New Orleans Marriott)
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Mardi Gras Ballroom Salons E, F, G & H (New Orleans Marriott)
John K. Westbrook , USDA-ARS
Ritchie S. Eyster , USDA-ARS
Chenghai Yang , USDA-ARS
Charles P.-C. Suh , USDA-ARS
The presentation describes research that applies airborne multispectral imaging to detect individual regrowth cotton plants in diverse plant environments.  The presence of non-reported and non-managed cotton plants creates potential habitat for boll weevils.  Development of an airborne remote sensing system will enhance the capability of boll weevil eradication programs to efficiently locate untended habitats within large eradication zones.