Modeling Physiology Of Crop Development, Growth And Yield

Description: Model studies focus experimental investigations to improve our understanding and performance of systems. Concentrating on crop modelling, 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.

Review: "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."

Contents: 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.