Identifying Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) Attacked by the Balsam Woolly Adelgid (Adelges piceae) Using Spectral Measurements of the Foliage
Balsam woolly adelgid is an invasive pest of firs in the United States. Aerial surveys are conducted for detection of adelgid infestations but other remotely sensed data may also be useful. Our objective was to determine if high spectral resolution, branch-level data can be used to distinguish infe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Forestry Research |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/498189 |