Advancements in Leaf Area Index Estimation for Maize Using Modeling and Remote Sensing Techniques: A Review
2025
Károly Bakó | Csaba Rácz | Tamás Dövényi-Nagy | Krisztina Molnár | Attila Dobos
Maize is an important crop used as food, feed, and industrial raw material. Therefore, it is critical to maximize maize yield on available land by using optimal inputs and adapting to challenges posed by climate change. The Leaf Area Index (LAI) is a key parameter that provides significant assistance in forecasting maize yields. This study focuses on modeling the Leaf Area Index for maize. Specifically, it compiles and systematizes the main findings of papers published over the past approximately 10–15 years. Our results are organized and presented based on the five most commonly used models: CERES-Maize, AquaCrop, WOFOST, APSIM, and RZWQM2. The limitations of these models’ applicability are also discussed. We present the limitations of these models and compare their minimum climate input requirements. Additionally, we evaluate the performance of the models across different climate zones, explore how the integration of remote sensing data sources can enhance model estimation accuracy, and examine the potential for spatial scalability in maize LAI modeling.
Show more [+] Less [-]AGROVOC Keywords
Bibliographic information
This bibliographic record has been provided by Directory of Open Access Journals