The Importance of Geospatial Technology in Monitoring Plant Health

Emmanuel Kalamji Lutema

Solving the problems presented by climate change depends on geospatial technology in great measure. Through shifting pest and disease dynamics, increasing frequency of extreme weather events, and modifying growth circumstances, climate change aggravates problems with plant health. For example, remote sensing data and satellite-based climate models help one to forecast how variations in temperature and precipitation patterns can influence the distribution of plant diseases and pests. This predicting makes proactive adaption tactics possible (Beddington et al., 2012).
Geospatial instruments also allow one to track crop performance under the influence of climate-induced stresses including heat waves and drenches. This tracking helps to create strong farming methods. Geospatial technology helps stakeholders to carry focused actions that preserve plant health and guarantee the stability of food systems in a changing environment by offering thorough understanding of how climate interacts with plant life. This capacity is particularly important in sensitive areas where smallholder farmers depend on agriculture for their food security and means of income.