Plant water stress detection using radar: The influence of water stress on leaf dielectric properties

A comparison between leaf dielectric properties of stressed and unstressed tomato plants

Leaf dielectric properties influence microwave scattering from a vegetation canopy. The dielectric properties of leaves are primarily a function of leaf water content. Understanding the effect of water stress on leaf dielectric properties will give insight in how plant dynamics change as a result of water stress, and how radar can be used for...

Impact of diurnal variation in vegetation water content on radar backscatter of maize during water stress