Modeling Crop Photosynthesis—From Biochemistry to Canopy
ISBN: 9780891185987
Platform/Publisher: WOL / ACSESS
Digital rights: Users: Unlimited; Printing: Unlimited; Download: Unlimited
Subjects: Agriculture Aquaculture & Food Science; Agriculture;

Photosynthesis is the most important biochemical process in nature. The rates at which plants fix CO2, under the wide range of conditions found in nature, determine their productivity and ultimate utility to humans. As scientists have learned more about factors that limit and control this complex process, new genetic and management strategies have been devised to more fully exploit and develop its potential. The models described in the chapters in this volume summarize the state of knowledge regarding the interactions of environmental and biochemical factors on crop photosynthesis. These models are not only valuable research tools but, when integrated into sophisticated crop simulation models, they become powerful tools to improve the management of crop production systems. Crop producers must strive to address environmental concerns and remain economically competitive.

Kenneth J. Boote is a professor of agronomy at the University of Florida.

Robert S. Loomis is a professor at University of California-Davis.


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