Yield Potential Estimation (Based on Growth Data) Checklist

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Data Collection & Preparation

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Gathering and organizing essential data for yield estimation.

Field ID

Data Collection Date

GPS Coordinates of Sampling Point

Plot Size (Area - e.g., hectares)

Crop Variety

Crop Variety Details (if 'Other' selected above)

Number of Replicates/Sampling Points

Field Map/Imagery (Optional)

Growth Stage Assessment

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Accurate determination of crop growth stages throughout the season.

Date of V1 (V1 emergence) observation

Date of R1 (Flowering) observation

Date of R5 (Pollination) observation

Days from Planting to V1

Days from V1 to R1

Number of nodes with visible flowers (R1 stage)

Observed crop uniformity (regarding development)

Notes/Comments on Growth Stage Assessment

Vegetative Growth Metrics

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Measurement and analysis of vegetative growth indicators.

Plant Height (cm)

Leaf Area Index (LAI)

Stem Diameter (mm)

Biomass (Dry Weight, g)

Leaf Color (Visual Assessment)

Number of Leaves per Plant

Notes on Vegetative Growth (e.g., unusual patterns, signs of stress)

Date of Measurement

Reproductive Growth Metrics

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Assessment of metrics related to flowering, fruit/grain set, and development.

Days to Flowering (DTF)

Number of Flower Clusters per Plant

Average Number of Flowers per Cluster

Percentage of Flower Retention (Estimated)

Average Fruit/Grain Size (Diameter/Length)

Percentage of Fruit/Grain Set (Estimated)

Stage of Fruit/Grain Development (e.g., BBCH Scale)

Notes on Reproductive Health and Anomalies

Environmental Data Integration

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Incorporating relevant environmental factors (weather, soil conditions).

Average Daily Temperature (°C)

Total Rainfall (mm)

First Frost Date (Expected)

Last Frost Date (Observed)

Average Soil Moisture (%)

Solar Radiation (MJ/m²/day)

Dominant Wind Direction

Notes on Unusual Weather Events (e.g., hail, drought)

Model Selection & Calibration

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Choosing and adjusting the yield estimation model.

Choose Yield Estimation Model

Number of Historical Data Points Used for Calibration

Justification for Model Choice

Calibration Parameter 1 (e.g., Regression Coefficient)

Calibration Parameter 2 (e.g., Intercept)

Calibration Data File (if applicable)

Describe any data transformations performed

Error Metric Used for Calibration

Yield Prediction & Analysis

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Generating yield estimates and analyzing results.

Base Yield Estimate (Units/Area)

Adjustment Factor for Growth Data

Yield Prediction Model Used

Estimated Yield (Units/Area)

Rationale for Yield Estimate

Confidence Level (%)

Yield Trend (Compared to Historical Data)

Notes/Comments on Yield Prediction

Validation & Refinement

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Comparing predictions with actual yield and improving the process.

Date of Harvest/Sampling for Comparison

Actual Yield (kg/hectare or equivalent)

Predicted Yield (kg/hectare or equivalent)

Yield Error (%) - ((Actual - Predicted) / Actual * 100)

Error Category (based on error %)

Notes on Discrepancies Between Predicted and Actual Yield

Possible Factors Contributing to Error

Specific Adjustments Needed to Model or Data Collection

Upload images/data supporting validation (optional)

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