How Optical Sensors and Deep Learning Enhance Production Management in Smart Agriculture—2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of optical sensors and deep learning (DL) into farming has revolutionized traditional agricultural practices—from early simple linear regression to advanced DL-driven predictive analytics, the journey has been marked by significant technological advancements aimed at optimizing crop yields and resource management.

Consequently, this Special Issue aims to highlight the transformative impact of optical sensors and DL on smart agriculture, and seeks to highlight innovative applications, address current challenges, and discuss future directions. We invite contributions that showcase the latest research in optical sensor technology and DL applications in agriculture, and topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• DL algorithms for crop monitoring (e.g., crop growth monitoring and crop yield prediction);
• DL-based real-time crop monitoring solutions for unmanned ground vehicles and aerial vehicles (e.g., crop phenotyping);
• DL applications for field management (e.g., disease or pest control).

We solicit, therefore, original research articles, review papers, and case studies that provide insights into the practical implementation and benefits of optical sensors and DL in agriculture. We look forward to receiving your contributions, which will continue to drive the future of smart agriculture.

Prof. Dr. Fenghua Yu
Dr. Haikuan Feng
Dr. Chengquan Zhou
Dr. Meiyan Shu
Dr. Jibo Yue
Guest Editors

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