Stanford researchers develop new way to measure crop yields from space (Stanford University)

(Source: Stanford University) Stanford Report, November 10, 2015 A Stanford-led team has used satellites to measure a special light emitted by plants to estimate crop yields with more accuracy than ever before. This advance will help scientists study how crops respond to climate change. By Laura Seaman Video by Ker Than Stanford scientists have tested a way to measure crop yield from space using satellites that can directly measure plant photosynthesis. As Earth's population grows toward a projected 9 billion by 2050 and climate change puts growing pressure on the world's agriculture, researchers are turning to technology to help safeguard the global food supply. A research team, led by...