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Assessing machine learning-based feature selection methods for estimating daily reference evapotranspiration using meteorological data

Sep 2026 · Theoretical and Applied Climatology · Vol 157 · 0 citations · 48 references

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A novel hybrid framework, integrating seven advanced filter-based and embedded feature selection techniques with an Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model, to enhance reference evapotranspiration (ETo) estimation, revealed promising results for ETo estimation for both climatic conditions.

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