Mathematical Models of Crop Growth and Yield

Overman, Allen R.; Scholtz III, Richard V.

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.