OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 28-Feb-2026 | Pages: 53-63 | Doi : 10.37446/edibook162024 /53-63
Global agriculture faces increasing challenges from various stressors, including pests and diseases, which significantly affect crop yields. Although traditional pest management techniques have helped mitigate some of these issues, the uneven distribution of diseases over time and space can limit their effectiveness. Timely and precise disease assessment is crucial for effective management. Remote sensing technologies offer a rapid and objective way to monitor crop health by identifying differences in the spectral signatures of healthy and diseased plants. Recent advancements in imaging technologies such as multispectral, hyperspectral, infrared, and thermal sensors improve the accuracy of detecting and quantifying diseases at both field and regional levels. This continuous monitoring capability allows for early infection detection, supports informed decision-making, reduces unnecessary pesticide usage, and bolsters sustainable crop protection strategies.
Remote sensing, Plant pathogen, Detection, Monitoring, Imaging systems, Sensors
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