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

• 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

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.