Normalized spectral indices of seed coat as a predictor of germination in shelterbelt crops for adaptive farming technology
Submitted by Гость (not verified) on Thu, 05/21/2026 - 16:43In adaptive farming, focused on stress tolerance and resource efficiency, pre-sowing seed quality assessment of shelterbelt crops is critical. The study evaluates the predictive potential of normalized spectral indices of the seed coat (epidermis) in the RGB space for forecasting laboratory-container germination. The research uses as an example a breeding form of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L. cv. Negorelskaya), which is used in protective afforestation.