Dataset and analysis code for leaf-age effects on spectral discrimination of water stress in zucchini

This record includes the spectral reflectance dataset, metadata, reproducible analysis code, and archived output tables associated with a study on leaf-age effects on spectral discrimination of water stress in zucchini plants. The deposit is intended as an archived research object accompanying the associated manuscript (link after study publication). The main analyses relevant to the associated manuscript are included together with additional modules retained for transparency and potential future extensions. A public GitHub repository link will be added upon release.