Below is a list of various studies scientists have conducted using SPOT data with a focus on VEGETATION data.

Sub-pixel Mapping of Sahelian Wetlands using Multi-temporal SPOT VEGETATION Images. http://www.spot-vegetation.com/vegetationprogramme/Pages/vgtprep/vgt2000/verhoye.pdf

Multiresolution SPOT-5 Data for Boreal Forest Monitoring. www.cartesia.org/geodoc/isprs2004/comm1/papers/50.pdf

Applications of SPOT-5 Imagery. http://www.rgc.org.au/files/Uses SPOT5.pdf

SPOT VEGETATION multi temporal data for classifying vegetation in south central Asia. http://www.iisc.ernet.in/currsci/jun102003/1440.pdf

Use of SPOT-4 VEGETATION satellite data to improve pasture production simulated by STICS included in the ISOP French system.  http://www.intacya.org/pages/Pagina TySIG/articulos/2004-Agronomie-Di Bella et al.pdf

Crops and Rangeland Monitoring in Senegal Using SPOT 4/5 VEGETATION Data. http://www.vgt.vito.be/vgtapen/pages/fullpapers/Martini full long.pdf