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Um estimador robusto e o semivariograma cruzado na análise de variabilidade espacial de atributos de solo e planta

2003; Editora da Universidade Estadual de Maringá (Eduem); Volume: 25; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4025/actasciagron.v25i2.1984

1807-8621

Edson Antonio Alves da Silva, Miguel Ángel Uribe-Opazo, Eduardo Godoy de Souza, Jansle Vieira Rocha,

Advanced Statistical Methods and Models

The knowledge of the soil attributes spatial variability that influence crop yield is essential for precision agriculture. If the behavior of these attributes presents spatial dependence, then it is recommended to use geostatistics to describe this spatial structure and to estimate values in non sampled places. In order to have good estimates, unbiased, precise and robust estimators are necessary. Many studies use the classic estimator of Matheron, however, the use of a robust estimator is recommended to data with long tail or asymmetrical distribution. The objectives of this study were to use Cressie and Hawkins’ estimator to generate experimental semi-variograms of Phosphorus, Potassium and soybean yield in an experimental agricultural area, to produce their contour maps and to correlate them through crossed semi-variogram. This experiment resulted in maps that illustrate the spatial variability of the variables and their correlations, used as a management tool or documentation in a modern agricultural practice.