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Explainable machine learning reveals water-related drivers of sub-field dryland wheat yield variability

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Manoj Lamichhane
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Sushant Mehan *
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Kyle R. Mankin
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Todd P. Trooien
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Maitiniyazi Maimaitijiang
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Hossein Moradi Rekabdarkolaee
DOI:10.1016/j.eja.2026.128296delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• Interpretable ML framework quantifies sub-field dryland wheat yield drivers. • Water variables dominate yield variability across management systems. • Deep soil moisture, topography, and nitrogen zone explain key spatial yield patterns. • Spatial validation improves understanding of model generalization across fields. • The proposed framework enables targeted, early-season precision management decisions.
Keywords:
Precision agriculture
Decision making
Crop yield
Environmental and management drivers
XGBoost
SHAP

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European Journal of Agronomy cover
European Journal of Agronomy
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5.5
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