Growth and productivity of organic and conventional strawberry cultivation in Egypt using remote sensing techniques

Abstract

Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) is one of the most economically valuable vegetable crops in Egypt for local consumption and exportation. The top strawberry producers in Egypt are Qalyubia, Ismailia, Sharqia, and Beheira governorates. Because of the importance of strawberry for local consumption and export, there is a high need for yield prediction system month/s before harvest. This system enables optimal management for strawberry production and exportation. Polyethylene mulch color is important in plant response, but also important are the time of year and the climate in which the mulch is used, as mulch effect on plants will be positive or negative depending on environmental conditions. The light color that is perceived by the plant can possibly influence the development of the plants including its physiological characteristics.