Monitoring the seasonal leaf nutrients of mangrove forests helps one to understand the
dynamics of carbon (C) sequestration and to diagnose the availability and limitation of …

Aboveground biomass estimation (AGB) is essential in determining the environmental and
economic values of mangrove forests. Biomass prediction models can be developed …

Leaf area index (LAI) is a vital parameter reflecting vegetation structure, physio‐ecological
process and growth development. Accurate estimation of mangrove LAI is fundamental for …

Chlorophyll is a good indicator of health status and nutritional condition as plant grows.
Many studies have investigated the feasibility of retrieving leaf chlorophyll content (LCC) …

Carbon to nitrogen ratio (C: N) of senescent leaf is a crucial functional trait and indicator of
litter quality that affects belowground carbon and nitrogen cycles, especially soil …

Mangroves are woody halophytes thriving in muddy substratum along the coastal areas of
the tropics and sub-tropics. They are often credited for their exceptional carbon …

Canopy equivalent water thickness (EWT) is an essential indicator of plant water status
related to plant growth, temperature maintenance and transpiration. To our knowledge, this …

The recent launch of the Sentinel-1 (SAR) and Sentinel-2 (multispectral) missions offers a
new opportunity for land-based biomass mapping and monitoring especially in the tropics …

As mangrove forests are facing escalating threats from anthropogenic and natural stressors,
Earth observation capabilities are providing an unprecedented view of these vital …

In recent decades, mangroves have become one of the world's most threatened and
vulnerable ecosystems due to human disturbance and climate change. Remote sensing …