Optical system for plant characterization
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1. A method of determining a characteristic of a plant of unidentified genetic composition, comprising:
- receiving reflected solar energy from a plant of unidentified genetic composition;
forming the reflected solar energy into a multiband image, and;
analyzing the multiband image.
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Abstract
A system is provided to monitor targeted pest populations, disease, presence of transgenic and non-transgenic plants, or targeted pest population in a transgenic crop using remote imagery to discern differences in crops along with pest infestation in all crop varieties. The system relies on the fact that plant leaves are known to change color based on stress, herbivory, and other environmental factors. The system provides a special camera that can see reflected light energy across the visible and near infrared (about 400-1000 nm) to identify these effects.
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1. A method of determining a characteristic of a plant of unidentified genetic composition, comprising:
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receiving reflected solar energy from a plant of unidentified genetic composition;
forming the reflected solar energy into a multiband image, and;
analyzing the multiband image. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of determining a characteristic of a plant of unidentified genetic composition, comprising:
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receiving reflected solar energy from a plant of unidentified genetic composition;
forming the reflected solar energy into a multiband image, and;
analyzing the multiband image comprising at least one of comparing a first portion of the multiband image with a second portion of the multiband image, reducing at least a portion of the multiband image to a proportionate value and comparing the proportionate value to a reference value, and comparing at least a portion of the multiband image with a reference multiband image. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of determining whether a plant of unidentified genetic composition is a transgenic plant or a non-transgenic plant for plants of, comprising:
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receiving reflected solar energy from a plant of unidentified genetic composition;
forming the reflected solar energy into a multiband image, and;
analyzing the multiband image. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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