“…Over the past decades, numerous studies have investigated if remote sensing data, such as dual-wavelength ratios utilizing water absorption features, can be used for the detection of water deficit stress in plants (Allen et al, 1969;Carter, 1994;Downing et al, 1993;Gao, 1996;Gausman, 1974;Holben et al, 1983;Jackson & Ezra, 1985;Jackson et al, 1986;Jacquemoud et al, 1996;Pearson et al, 1994;Roberts et al, 1997; plus references listed in Table 1). Although basic correlations could often be established, practical applicability of such techniques has proven to be a complex task.…”