Modelling crop growth and grain yield in maize cultivation Marcello A. Canuto

Modelling crop growth and grain yield in maize cultivation Marcello A. CanutoDrought stress, often accompanied by heat stress, is a major problem for maize cultivation, and these stresses are projected to occur more frequently and to be more severe because of global climate change. It is therefore essential to predict likely drought impacts on maize production, which largely relies on robust crop models. This chapter reviews the principles and development of existing crop models, and examines their scope in predicting the

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