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Simulating Root Density Dynamics and Nitrogen Uptake -Field Trials and Root Model Approach in Denmark

Pedersen, Anders; Zhang, Kefeng; Jensen, Lars Stoumann and Thorup-Kristensen, Kristian (2007) Simulating Root Density Dynamics and Nitrogen Uptake -Field Trials and Root Model Approach in Denmark. Poster at: 37th Biological Systems Simulation Conference, Holiday Inn, College Park, Maryland,, 17-19 April.

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Summary

Plant soil and atmosphere models are commonly used to predict crop yield and associated environmental consequences. Such models often include complex modelling of water movement, soil organic matter turnover and above ground plant growth. However, the root modelling in these models is often very simple, partly due to a limited access to experimental data. Here we propose a root model developed to describe root growth, root density and nitrogen uptake. The model focuses on annual crops, and attempts to model root growth of different crop species and row crops and its significance for nitrogen uptake from different parts of the soil volume.


EPrint Type:Conference paper, poster, etc.
Type of presentation:Poster
Keywords:root, modeling, root density, rooting depth,
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Crop combinations and interactions
Environmental aspects > Biodiversity and ecosystem services
Research affiliation: Denmark > DARCOF II (2000-2005) > I.10 (VegCatch) Organic vegetable cultivation methods and use of catch crops
Denmark > SOAR - Research School for Organic Agriculture and Food Systems
Deposited By: Pedersen, Ph.Stud. Anders
ID Code:10745
Deposited On:25 Apr 2007
Last Modified:12 Apr 2010 07:35
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Not peer-reviewed

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