Accurate estimation of sorghum crop water content under different water stress levels using machine learning and hyperspectral data.

This study investigates the effects of different water stress levels on spectral information, leaf area index (LAI), and the performance of three machine learning (ML) algorithms in estimating crop water content (CWC) of sorghum. The results show that the spectral reflectance of sorghum varies with growth stage and irrigation treatment, but consistent patterns are observed for each treatment. The LAI of sorghum gradually increased throughout the growth stages, with the most significant variation observed during the flowering stage.