Comparison of satellite image-based vegetation indices for extraction and mapping of litchi (Litchi Chinensis) cultivation area in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India

Bhartendu Sajan, Varun Narayan Mishra

Abstract


The aim of present study was to evaluate the suitability of various vegetation indices (VIs) to ex- tract litchi cultivation area in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar, India. VIs computed from the multispectral bands of Landsat satellites have been used in delineating litchi cultivation areas from other land cover cate- gories. In this study, ten selected VIs have been applied and compared their effectiveness in litchi cultiva- tion area mapping for years 2016 and 2020 respectively. The results showed that the Normalized Green Blue Difference Index (NGBDI) was found to be most appropriate for extracting and mapping the litchi cultivation area. The area statistics of litchi cultivation was validated and are in closer correspondence with the data reported by the state horticulture department. It was found that the area of Litchi cultivation field is increased from 10272.79 ha to 10400.63 ha during the period of 4 years (2016-2020) in the area under in- vestigation. The spatial distribution maps of litchi fruit represent a vital reference suitable for developing a regional action plan to promote its cultivation and benefits to farmers.


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