INVITA Canopy temperature data set

This dataset provides frequent measurements of canopy temperature using infra-red thermal sensors placed in wheat experimental plots across multiple locations for a period of four years. The high-temporal frequency of the measurements, taken every 10 minutes, allows for detailed monitoring of canopy temperature variations. Canopy stress, such as drought or disease, often manifests as changes in temperature. By analysing this dataset, researchers can assess and quantify canopy stress levels in different locations. Additionally, the inclusion of a check variety within each experimental plot allows for the comparison of stress levels at a MET (Multi-Environment Trial) level. This means that researchers can evaluate the impact of various environmental conditions on canopy stress and compare the stress levels across different locations, providing valuable insights for crop management and breeding programs.

本数据集通过部署于多个地点的小麦试验田内的红外热传感器（infra-red thermal sensors），开展了为期四年的冠层温度（canopy temperature）高频监测工作。该采集工作每10分钟进行一次，具备极高的时间分辨率，可实现冠层温度变化的精细化监测。冠层胁迫（canopy stress），如干旱或病害，通常会表现为温度异常变化。通过对本数据集进行分析，研究人员可对不同地点的冠层胁迫水平开展评估与量化。此外，每个试验田均设置了对照品种（check variety），可支持在多环境试验（Multi-Environment Trial, MET）层面开展胁迫水平对比。这意味着研究人员能够评估各类环境条件对冠层胁迫的影响，并对比不同地点的胁迫程度，为作物管理与育种项目提供极具价值的参考依据。