An overview and comparison of machine-learning techniques for classification purposes in digital soil mapping

B Heung, HC Ho, J Zhang, A Knudby, CE Bulmer… - Geoderma, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine-learning is the automated process of uncovering patterns in large datasets
using computer-based statistical models, where a fitted model may then be used for …

Conventional and digital soil mapping in Iran: Past, present, and future

M Zeraatpisheh, A Jafari, MB Bodaghabadi, S Ayoubi… - Catena, 2020 - Elsevier
Demand for accurate soil information is increasing for various applications. This paper
investigates the history of soil survey in Iran, particularly more recent developments in the …

Assessing the effects of slope gradient and land use change on soil quality degradation through digital mapping of soil quality indices and soil loss rate

K Nabiollahi, F Golmohamadi, R Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi… - Geoderma, 2018 - Elsevier
Slope gradient and land use change are known to influence soil quality and the assessment
of soil quality is important in determining sustainable land-use and soil-management …

Digital mapping of soil organic carbon using ensemble learning model in Mollisols of Hyrcanian forests, northern Iran

S Tajik, S Ayoubi, M Zeraatpisheh - Geoderma Regional, 2020 - Elsevier
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of the ensemble machine learning model
to predict the spatial variation of soil organic carbon (SOC) concentration in a deciduous …

Assessing agricultural salt-affected land using digital soil mapping and hybridized random forests

K Nabiollahi, R Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, A Shahabi… - Geoderma, 2021 - Elsevier
Salinization and alkalization are predominant environmental problem world-wide which their
accurate assessment is essential for determining appropriate ways to deal with land …

Investigation of the spatial and temporal variation of soil salinity using random forests in the central desert of Iran

H Fathizad, MAH Ardakani, H Sodaiezadeh, R Kerry… - Geoderma, 2020 - Elsevier
Traditional soil salinity studies, especially over large areas, are expensive and time-
consuming. Therefore, it is necessary to employ new methods to examine salinity of large …

Digital mapping of soil texture classes using Random Forest classification algorithm

S Dharumarajan, R Hegde - Soil Use and Management, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Soil texture is the most important soil physical property that determines water holding
capacity, nutrient availability and crop growth. Spatial distribution of soil texture at a higher …

Assessment of spatial hybrid methods for predicting soil organic matter using DEM derivatives and soil parameters

P Tziachris, V Aschonitis, T Chatzistathis… - Catena, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper assesses hybrid spatial models with the use of auxiliary variables based on
machine learning algorithms for predicting soil Organic Matter (OM) content in Kastoria area …

Comparing data mining classifiers to predict spatial distribution of USDA-family soil groups in Baneh region, Iran

R Taghizadeh-Mehrjardi, K Nabiollahi, B Minasny… - Geoderma, 2015 - Elsevier
Digital soil mapping involves the use of auxiliary data to assist in the mapping of soil
classes. In this research, we investigate the predictive power of 6 data mining classifiers …

Object-based random forest modelling of aboveground forest biomass outperforms a pixel-based approach in a heterogeneous and mountain tropical environment

EMO Silveira, SHG Silva, FW Acerbi-Junior… - International Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Brazilian Atlantic Forest is a highly heterogeneous biome of global ecological
significance with high levels of terrestrial carbon stocks and aboveground biomass (AGB) …