GIS AND REMOTE SENSING-BASED EVALUATION OF NATURAL CONDITIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN THE KURA-ARAZ PLAIN, AZERBAIJAN
Sabrao Journal of Breeding and Genetics, vol.58, no.3, pp.1445-1453, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 58 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.54910/sabrao2026.58.3.47
- Journal Name: Sabrao Journal of Breeding and Genetics
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO)
- Page Numbers: pp.1445-1453
- Keywords: agriculture, climate action, Kur-Araz plain, NDMI, NDVI, NDWI, remote sensing
- Open Archive Collection: Digital Heritage Collection
- Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Current research based on advanced technologies and innovative approaches can better save time and investment and appear more compatible with field studies. Based on remote sensing and ArcGIS technologies, the following research comprised the analysis of the natural and anthropogenic landscape variations in natural conditions. These were a result of the development of the agriculture sector in the 20-km buffer zone along the banks of the Kura and Araz rivers, Azerbaijan. In this regard, this study’s main purpose sought to analyze the problems that arise during the intensive exploitation of the territory and provide information about the future forecast. Modern technology employment succeeded, processing the materials of Landsat 5, 8, and 9 satellites. The results revealed the rapid growth of population has caused soil salinization, drought of the water basins, expansion in construction areas, and an overall reduction in the agrolandscape area.