Weather-Driven Crop Models

7/19/99

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Table of Contents

Weather-Driven Crop Models

Crop Model Processes

Crop Development

Conversion Factor (CVF)

Daily Weather Effects:Temperature

Daily Weather Effects:CO2

Daily Weather Effects:Solar Radiation

Potential ET vs. Time:Effects of Solar Radiation

Extractable Soil Water vs. Time: Effect of Solar Radiation

Canopy and Seed Mass vs. Time:Effects of Solar Radiation

Growth Stage vs. TimeEffects of Temperature

Canopy and Seed Growth:Effects of Temperature Change

Potential ET vs Time:Effects of Temperature Change

Extractable Soil Water vs. Time:Effects of Rainfall Changes

Actual ET vs. Time:Effects of Rainfall Changes

Canopy and Seed Growth vs. Time:Effects of Rainfall Changes

Incorporating Crop Models into Traditional Agronomic Research

Research Applications of Crop Models

Climate Change Impact

Limitations and Challenges

Future Prospects

Author: Ayse Irmak