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Digital and Precision Agriculture Lab, University of MarylandPrecision Agriculture Technology Conference on Feb 26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Annapolis.Digital and Precision Agriculture Lab, University of MarylandPrecision Agriculture Technology Conference on Feb 26, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza, Annapolis.
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Precision Horticulture with UAVs for Ornamental Nurseries
AI & ML

Digital Plant Management for Ornamental Production

Precision horticulture with UAVs, computer vision, and ML for ornamental nursery monitoring, decision-making, and resource optimization.

Development and implementation of precision horticulture techniques utilizing unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) as part of an integrated plant management system for ornamental nursery operations. We use computer vision, ML-based image analysis, and drone data for monitoring, decision-making, and resource optimization.

Sub-projects

Crop Water and Nutrient Stress Estimation using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imaging in Ornamental Nurseries

Crop Water and Nutrient Stress Estimation using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Imaging in Ornamental Nurseries

UAV-based monitoring and ML for crop water and nutrient stress estimation in ornamental nurseries.

Outcomes

  • Standardized UAV data collection and processing workflows for nurseries.
  • ML-based detection of plant stress and growth variability.
  • Decision support tools for targeted management in ornamental production.