Evaluation of vegetation cover using the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI)

Soil loss by water erosion is the main cause of soil degradation in Brazil. However, erosion can be reduced by the presence of vegetation. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) makes it possible to identify the vegetative vigor of crops or natural vegetation which facilities the identifi...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Camargos Lima, Marx Leandro Naves Silva, Nilton Curi, Mayesse Aparecida da Silva, Anna Hoffmann Oliveira, Junior Cesar Avanzi, Marta Eichemberger Ummus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto de Pesquisas Ambientais em Bacias Hidrográficas (IPABHi) 2013-08-01
Series:Revista Ambiente & Água
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Online Access:http://www.ambi-agua.net/seer/index.php/ambi-agua/article/view/959