Non-linear behavior of root and stem diameter changes in monopodial orchid

Precision agriculture aims to maximize yield with optimum resources. Vast majority of natural systems are acknowledged as complex and non-linear. However, prior to formulation of precise models, linearity tests are performed to validate plant behavior. This study has presented proof that the water u...

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Published in:Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Main Author: Nordin M.K.; Saaid M.F.; Tahir N.M.; Yassin A.I.M.; Megat Ali M.S.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science 2021
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85120641438&doi=10.11591%2feei.v10i6.3191&partnerID=40&md5=934d032c0c3a4f315061bc75c3e578d2
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Summary:Precision agriculture aims to maximize yield with optimum resources. Vast majority of natural systems are acknowledged as complex and non-linear. However, prior to formulation of precise models, linearity tests are performed to validate plant behavior. This study has presented proof that the water uptake system in monopodial orchid is indeed non-linear. The change in physical growth of root and stem due to temperature and relative humidity factors are observed. The work focused on Ascocenda Fuchs Harvest Moon x (V. Chaophraya x Boots) orchid hybrid. Three complementary methods are presented: linearity tests through 1) regression fitting; 2) scatter plots; and 3) cross-correlation function tests. Root diameter, stem diameter, temperature, and relative humidity are logged at 15 minutes interval for a duration of 71 days. The polynomial equations derived for root diameter and stem diameter changes attained strong regression coefficients. The non-linear behavior is further confirmed by the scatter plots where no linear associations are present between the independent and dependent variables. Subsequently, the crosscorrelation function tests conducted on temperature-root diameter, temperature-stem diameter, relative humidity-root diameter, and relative humidity-stem diameter combinations also revealed weak correlation. Despite using different techniques, the behavior of physical changes has been consistently proven to be non-linear. © This is an open access article under the CC BY-SA license.
ISSN:20893191
DOI:10.11591/eei.v10i6.3191