The modified soil-adjusted vegetation index (MSAVI2) is an index designed to substitute NDVI and NDRE where they fail to provide accurate data due to low vegetation or a lack of chlorophyll in the plants. MSAVI can be used in remote sensing to detect uneven seed growth. It can be compared to weather data on the graph revealing the correlation between extreme weather and crop health. This knowledge at the early stages of plant development will allow the farmer to readjust their field management practices and get more yields.

MSAVI2 = 2NIR+1−((2NIR+1)^2−8(NIR−RED)^0.5)/2

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