GROUND PENETRATING RADAR IMAGING OF THE VERY NEAR SUBSURFACE: APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE
Abstract
Abstract
This study employs Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) as a non-destructive geophysical tool to investigate the root systems of Terminalia mantaly trees at Adekunle Ajasin University, Nigeria. Using a 500 MHz antenna, data were acquired along two transverse profiles (40 m and 35 m). The resulting radargrams revealed distinct contrasts in root architecture and signal responses between healthy and dead trees. The findings demonstrate GPR's capability for non-invasive monitoring of root health and early detection of tree decline, highlighting its potential for sustainable agricultural management.
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