1st Edition
Mathematical Models of Crop Growth and Yield
344 Pages
by
CRC Press
344 Pages
by
CRC Press
344 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Highlighting effective, analytical functions that have been found useful for the comparison of alternative management techniques to maximize water and nutrient resources, this reference describes the application of viable mathematical models in data analysis to increase crop growth and yields. Featuring solutions to various differential equations, the book covers the characteristics of the... Read more
INTRODUCTION. Historic Background. Yield Response Models. Growth Models. Environmental Input. Summary. Exercises. References. SEASONAL RESPONSE MODELS. Background. Extended Logistic Model. Extended Multiple Logistic Model. Water Availability. Legume/Grass Interaction. Summary. Exercises. References. GROWTH RESPONSE MODELS. Background. Empirical Growth Model. Extended Empirical Growth Model. Phenomenological Growth Model. Expanded Growth Model. Exercises. References. MATHEMATICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MODELS. Background. Phenomenological Growth Model. Expanded Growth Model. Rational Basis for Logistic Model. Coupling Among Applied Soil and Plant Components. Accumulation of Dry Matter and Plant Nutrients. Exercises. References. PASTURE SYSTEMS. Background. Quadratic Model. Linear Exponential Model. Summary. Exercises. References. NONLINEAR REGRESSION FOR MATHEMATICAL MODELS. Background. Logistic Model. Probability Model. Confidence Contours. Sensitivity Analysis. Dimensionless Plots. Correlation Coefficient. Exercises. References. Index.
Biography
Overman, Allen R.; Scholtz III, Richard V.
