Modeling Physiology of Crop Development, Growth and Yield

Modeling Physiology of Crop Development, Growth and Yield

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Afshin Soltani and Thomas R. Sinclair

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April 2012

9781845939700

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Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Concentrating on crop modeling, this book provides an introduction to the concepts of crop development, growth, and yield, with step-by-step outlines to each topic, suggested exercises and simple equations. A valuable text for students and researchers of crop development alike, this book is written in five parts that allow the reader to develop a solid foundation and coverage of production models including water- and nitrogen-limited systems.

"Overall it is a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners across a broad range of disciples covering crop physiology, soil water and nitrogen processes and model development and application."
Mike Rivington - , Journal of Experimental Agriculture

Part I: Background

1. What is a crop model?
2. Fundamental Guides in Constructing Crop Models
3. Evaluation of Model to Meet Objectives
4. Applications of Crop Models
5. Status of Crop Modeling

Part II: Potential Production Models

6. Phenology - Temperature
7. Phenology - Temperature & Photoperiod
8. Phenology - Vernalization
9. Crop Leaf Area
10. Dry Matter Production
11. Dry Matter Distribution and Yield Formation
12. A Model for Potential Production

Part III: Water-Limited Models

13. Soil Water
14. Soil Water Balance
15. Plant Responses to Soil Water Deficit and Excess
16. A Model for Water-Limited Conditions

Part IV: Nitrogen-Limited Models

17. Plant Nitrogen Budget
18. Soil Nitrogen Balance
19. A Model for Nitrogen-Limited Conditions

Appendices

Afshin Soltani

Afshin Soltani is at the Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Iran.

Thomas R. Sinclair

Thomas R. Sinclair is at the University of Florida.