Design and characterization of a compact and lightweight dual-wavelength chlorophyll fluorescence light detection and ranging sensor (ChloroFLiDAR) for remote plant stress assessment

Abstract

Chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) provides valuable biophysical insights into the photosynthetic status of plants, serves as an indicator of plant stress, and can be measured using simple, non-invasive methods. Therefore, it is a powerful tool for remote sensing and large-scale vegetation monitoring. In this study, we present a novel, lightweight, and portable dual-wavelength chlorophyll fluorescence light detection and ranging sensor (ChloroFLiDAR) designed for remote plant stress assessment and photosynthesis research. The sensor utilizes laser light to induce ChlF and employs an in-phase/quadrature (I/Q) lock-in amplification method to isolate weak fluorescence signals from background noise, thereby enhancing measurement sensitivity. This approach enables accurate ChlF measurements under varying ambient light conditions while simultaneously determining leaf distance. Our results demonstrate that the sensor can reliably detect ChlF at distances up to 10 m with an integration time of 65.5 μs. Additionally, experiments on European beech ( Fagus sylvatica ) seedlings subjected to water and high-light stress demonstrate the sensor's ability to detect changes in ChlF indices due to plant stress.

Plant phenotyping relevance

植物ストレス状態を遠隔測定するクロロフィル蛍光LiDARセンサーを開発し、測定性能とストレス検出能力を実証しており、植物フェノタイピング手法が中心である。

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