Step 1: Understanding yield forecasting.
Yield forecast models predict agricultural productivity based on vegetation health and growth trends.
Step 2: Importance of NDVI in yield estimation.
- NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) is widely used for yield prediction as it measures vegetation greenness and health.
- SAVI (Soil-Adjusted Vegetation Index) is used in low vegetation cover areas to account for soil brightness.
- Soil brightness index measures soil reflectance, not directly related to crop yield.
Step 3: Selecting the correct option.
Since NDVI is the primary index for yield forecasting, the correct answer is a. NDVI.