The Application of Spectral Techniques in Agriculture and Forestry—3rd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The application of spectroscopic techniques in the fields of agriculture and forestry has emerged as a focal point of research and, consequently, this Special Issue is dedicated to exploring innovative applications of spectroscopic techniques in these domains, particularly with regard to proximal and remote scales.

The non-invasive nature and high sensitivity of these technologies render them an ideal choice for the study of plant ecosystems. Through spectroscopic techniques, we gain profound insights into the physiological status, growth processes, and environmental adaptability of crops and forest vegetation. From monitoring plant health to soil analysis, and from assessing water quality assessment to the monitoring of forest ecosystems, spectroscopic technologies provide an abundance of data, facilitating precision agriculture and sustainable forestry management.

This Special Issue therefore warmly welcomes original research articles, reviews, and brief communications that focus on the fundamental and applied research of spectroscopic techniques in the analysis and sensing of crop and plant systems. We eagerly anticipate contributions (ranging from laboratory to field settings and from proximal to remote scales) that foster the continuous innovation of spectroscopic technologies in the fields of agriculture and forestry.

Prof. Dr. Youzhen Xiang
Guest Editor

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