Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs
Field mapping is one of the most important aspects of precision agriculture, and community drones will be able to empower young rural entrepreneurs who will be the generational replacement of a new agrosocial paradigm. This research presents an agroecological participatory innovation methodology tha...
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| author | María Guadalupe Galindo Mendoza Abraham Cárdenas Tristán Pedro Pérez Medina Rita Schwentesius Rindermann Tomás Rivas García Carlos Contreras Servín Oscar Reyes Cárdenas |
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| description | Field mapping is one of the most important aspects of precision agriculture, and community drones will be able to empower young rural entrepreneurs who will be the generational replacement of a new agrosocial paradigm. This research presents an agroecological participatory innovation methodology that utilizes precision technology through geographic information systems and unmanned aerial vehicles to evaluate the integrated ecological management of weeds for glyphosate substitution in a transitional area of <i>Citrus sinensis</i> in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Modeling methods and spatial analyses supported by intelligent georeference protocols were used to determine the number of weeds with tolerance and glyphosate resistance. Four control flights were conducted to monitor seven treatments. Glyphosate-resistant weeds were represented with the highest number of individuals and frequency in all experimental treatments. Although the treatment with maize stubble showed a slightly better result than the use of <i>Mucuna pruriens</i> mulch, which prevents the emergence of glyphosate resistant weeds before emergence, the second treatment is considered better in terms of the cost–benefit ratio, not only because of significantly lower cost but also because of the additional benefits it offers. Geospatial technologies will determine the nature of citrus and fruit tree agroecological treatments and highlight areas of the plot with binomial soil and plant nutrient deficiencies and pest and disease infestations, which will improve the timely application of bio-inputs through the development of accurate maps of agroecological transitions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9a6e19a3aabc41a8a7d0a5d04852940e2025-08-20T03:27:18ZengMDPI AGDrones2504-446X2025-05-019639810.3390/drones9060398Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVsMaría Guadalupe Galindo Mendoza0Abraham Cárdenas Tristán1Pedro Pérez Medina2Rita Schwentesius Rindermann3Tomás Rivas García4Carlos Contreras Servín5Oscar Reyes Cárdenas6Laboratorio Nacional de Geoprocesamiento de Información Fitosanitaria (LaNGIF), Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Sierra Leona #550-2a, Primer Piso, Lomas de San Luis, San Luis Potosí 78210, MexicoLaboratorio Nacional de Geoprocesamiento de Información Fitosanitaria (LaNGIF), Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Sierra Leona #550-2a, Primer Piso, Lomas de San Luis, San Luis Potosí 78210, MexicoLaboratorio Nacional de Geoprocesamiento de Información Fitosanitaria (LaNGIF), Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Sierra Leona #550-2a, Primer Piso, Lomas de San Luis, San Luis Potosí 78210, MexicoCentro de Investigaciones Interdisciplinarias para el Desarrollo Rural Integral (CIIDRI), Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Carretera México-Texcoco km 38.5, Chapingo, Texcoco 56230, MexicoResilient and Sustainable Agriculture Research Group (ASORE), SECIHTI-Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Carretera México-Texcoco, km 38.5, Chapingo, Texcoco 56230, MexicoLaboratorio Nacional de Geoprocesamiento de Información Fitosanitaria (LaNGIF), Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Sierra Leona #550-2a, Primer Piso, Lomas de San Luis, San Luis Potosí 78210, MexicoLaboratorio Nacional de Geoprocesamiento de Información Fitosanitaria (LaNGIF), Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y la Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Av. Sierra Leona #550-2a, Primer Piso, Lomas de San Luis, San Luis Potosí 78210, MexicoField mapping is one of the most important aspects of precision agriculture, and community drones will be able to empower young rural entrepreneurs who will be the generational replacement of a new agrosocial paradigm. This research presents an agroecological participatory innovation methodology that utilizes precision technology through geographic information systems and unmanned aerial vehicles to evaluate the integrated ecological management of weeds for glyphosate substitution in a transitional area of <i>Citrus sinensis</i> in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Modeling methods and spatial analyses supported by intelligent georeference protocols were used to determine the number of weeds with tolerance and glyphosate resistance. Four control flights were conducted to monitor seven treatments. Glyphosate-resistant weeds were represented with the highest number of individuals and frequency in all experimental treatments. Although the treatment with maize stubble showed a slightly better result than the use of <i>Mucuna pruriens</i> mulch, which prevents the emergence of glyphosate resistant weeds before emergence, the second treatment is considered better in terms of the cost–benefit ratio, not only because of significantly lower cost but also because of the additional benefits it offers. Geospatial technologies will determine the nature of citrus and fruit tree agroecological treatments and highlight areas of the plot with binomial soil and plant nutrient deficiencies and pest and disease infestations, which will improve the timely application of bio-inputs through the development of accurate maps of agroecological transitions.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/6/398agroecological alternativesglyphosatecultivation of orangesGISUAVs |
| spellingShingle | María Guadalupe Galindo Mendoza Abraham Cárdenas Tristán Pedro Pérez Medina Rita Schwentesius Rindermann Tomás Rivas García Carlos Contreras Servín Oscar Reyes Cárdenas Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs Drones agroecological alternatives glyphosate cultivation of oranges GIS UAVs |
| title | Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs |
| title_full | Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs |
| title_fullStr | Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs |
| title_full_unstemmed | Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs |
| title_short | Agroecological Alternatives for Substitution of Glyphosate in Orange Plantations (<i>Citrus sinensis</i>) Using GIS and UAVs |
| title_sort | agroecological alternatives for substitution of glyphosate in orange plantations i citrus sinensis i using gis and uavs |
| topic | agroecological alternatives glyphosate cultivation of oranges GIS UAVs |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-446X/9/6/398 |
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