Yield Potential Estimation (Based on Growth Data) Checklist
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Data Collection & Preparation
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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