NASA Scientists Map Plant Productivity with Data From Ocean Satellite

NASA Scientists Map Plant Productivity with Data from Ocean Satellite

Washington DC (SPX) Sep 02, 2025 NASA scientists have developed a new set of tools to monitor plant growth under various conditions throughout the growing season. The hope is that land managers could use these tools to detect sudden drops in plant productivity and to respond earlier to events like heat stress, droughts, and cold snaps. Monitoring the productivity, or how efficiently plants are producing energy through pho

NASA maps plant productivity using ocean satellite data

Using data from NASA’s PACE ocean satellite, scientists are mapping plant productivity worldwide, offering new insights into ecosystem health and climate impacts NASA scientists are using data from the PACE ocean satellite to map global plant productivity. By tracking how plants grow in various ecosystems, researchers can gain a deeper understanding of the environment’s health and monitor changes over time. These insights can help improve predic…