1. Multi-Band UAV-Borne SAR Sensitivity (C, L, and P Bands) for Detecting Leaf-Cutting Ant Nests in Eucalyptus Plantations

Planted forests in Brazil cover approximately 10.5 million hectares and are recognized worldwide for sustainable management and the supply of bioproducts derived from renewable raw materials. In addition, the country stands out in pulp production and exports, ranking second only to the United States. However, the planted forest sector has faced phytosanitary challenges, particularly related to leaf-cutting ants, which cause biomass losses and reduce leaf area, compromising photosynthetic capacity... W. Batista Da Silva , A. Santos, T. Costa Barboza, O.P. Costa, G. Valdes Fernandez , M. Ciscato, G. . Silveira, R. . Filho