Artículo
Carbon Biomass Estimation Using Vegetation Indices in Agriculture–Pasture Mosaics in the Brazilian Caatinga Dry Tropical Forest
Sousa Júnior, Vicente de Paula; Sparacino, Javier
; Espindola, Giovana Mira de; Assis, Raimundo Jucier Sousa de
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Fecha de publicación:
27/08/2023
Editorial:
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Revista:
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
e-ISSN:
2220-9964
Idioma:
Inglés
Tipo de recurso:
Artículo publicado
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Resumen
Remote sensing is valuable for estimating aboveground biomass (AGB) stocks. However, its application in agricultural and pasture areas is limited compared with forest areas. This study quantifies AGB in agriculture–pasture mosaics within Brazil’s Campo Maior Complex (CMC). The methodology employs remote sensing cloud processing and utilizes an estimator to incorporate vegetation indices. The results reveal significant changes in biomass values among land use and land cover classes over the past ten years, with notable variations observed in forest plantation, pasture, sugar cane, and soybean areas. The estimated AGB values range from 0 to 20 Mg.ha−1 (minimum), 53 to 419 Mg.ha−1 (maximum), and 19 to 57 Mg.ha−1 (mean). In Forest formation areas, AGB values range from approximately 0 to 278 Mg.ha−1, with an average annual value of 56.44 Mg.ha−1. This study provides valuable insights for rural landowners and government officials in managing the semiarid territory and environment. It aids in decision making regarding agricultural management, irrigation and fertilization practices, agricultural productivity, land use and land cover changes, biodiversity loss, soil degradation, conservation strategies, the identification of priority areas for environmental restoration, and the optimization of resource utilization.
Palabras clave:
SEMIARID
,
ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS
,
REMOTE SENSING
,
LANDSAT
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Articulos de INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES BIOLOGICAS Y TECNOLOGICAS
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Citación
Sousa Júnior, Vicente de Paula; Sparacino, Javier; Espindola, Giovana Mira de; Assis, Raimundo Jucier Sousa de; Carbon Biomass Estimation Using Vegetation Indices in Agriculture–Pasture Mosaics in the Brazilian Caatinga Dry Tropical Forest; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute; ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information; 12; 9; 27-8-2023; 354-373
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