Crop-Soil Simulation Models ：Applications in Developing Countries

Publication subTitle ：Applications in Developing Countries

Author： Matthews   R.B.;Stephens   W.  

Publisher： CABI Publishing‎

Publication year： 2002

E-ISBN: 9780851998541

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780851995632

Subject： S15 pedology

Keyword： Soil Science Sedimentology Limnology (Freshwater) Fertilizers and Manures

Language： ENG

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Description

The use of crop-soil modelling has so far been mainly confined to the research community. Practical applications have occurred in the areas of decision tools for irrigation studies and pest management. However, there is potential to increase its applied use.This book reviews progress in crop-soil simulation modelling and assesses its application to agriculture in developing countries. It is based on work sponsored by the Natural Resources Systems Programme of the UK Department for International Development.

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Preface

1 Introduction

Part 1: Models as tools in research

2 Models as Research Tools

3 Crop Genotype Improvement

4 Crop Management

5 Cropping and Farming Systems

6 Regional and National Planning

7 Global Level Processes

Part 2: Models as decision-support tools

8 Decision Theory and Decision Support Systems

9 Tools to Support Operational Decision Making

10 Tools to Support Strategic Decision Making

11 Why has the Uptake of Decision Support Systems been so Poor?

Part 3: Models as tools in education and training

12 Using Models as Tools in Education and Training

Part 4: Have crop models been useful?

13 Who are Models Targetted at?

14 Impacts of Crop–Soil Models

Part 5: The way forward

15 Where to Now with Crop Modelling?

16 Concluding Remarks Robin Matthews and William Stephens

References

Appendix: Personal Communications

Index

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