Rangeland grasses in the arid western U.S. grow quickly, set seed, and senesce in a relatively short timeframe enabling them to survive and reproduce when the limited soil moisture is available. In addition, rangeland management in arid sites can benefit from process-based simula...
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Research Article10.9734/JEAI/2017/32232
J. R. Kiniry, J. Briggs, J. Englert, M. Weltz, K. Jensen, D. Tilley, M. Stannard, A. Young-Mathews, T. Blanke, M. Smither-Kopperl, S. Winslow & D. Goodson·Journal of Experimental Agriculture International·2014
Aims: To quantify western rangeland plant parameters for a wide range of representative species in the region. Study Design: Use field measurements to quantify leaf area index (LAI), light extinction coefficient (k), radiation use efficiency (RUE), and nutrient concentrations of...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2014/7969
Aim: To determine the efficacy of the ALMANAC model in simulating leaf canopy growth and biomass production of a plant functional group, specifically “exotic warm-season perennial grasses,” represented by buffelgrass [Pennisetum ciliare (L.) Link] and “Old World Bluestems” (Bothr...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/4313
Modeling efforts for simulating canola have been based on growth parameters previously established in the Northern Great Plains. However, with advances in canola (Brassica sp.) genetics, establishing parameters for newly developed cultivars are essential for the best modeling pro...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2017/33158