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Kinematic Analysis of Cell Division and Expansion: Quantifying the Cellular Basis of Growth and Sampling Developmental Zones in Zea mays Leaves
Published on: December 2, 2016
[Dynamic simulation of photosynthate allocation in maize organs based on functional equilibrium hypothesis]
Xiao-Yan Ping1, Guang-Sheng Zhou, Jing-Song Sun
1State Key Laboratory of Vegetation and Environmental Change, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100093, China. pingxy@ibcas.ac.cn
Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao = the Journal of Applied Ecology
|April 15, 2010
Summary
This study validates the Friedlingstein model for maize biomass and introduces a new daily photosynthate allocation model. The enhanced model offers more accurate simulations of maize growth and net primary productivity.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural science
- Ecosystem modeling
- Biomass estimation
Context:
- Utilizes 2004-2008 observational data from the Jinzhou Agricultural Ecosystem Research Station.
- Focuses on maize biomass and environmental factors.
- Employs the Friedlingstein model for initial validation.
Purpose:
- To validate the Friedlingstein model at station site and daily time scales.
- To develop a soil available nutrient coefficient model for maize.
- To construct a daily time scale maize photosynthate allocation model.
Summary:
- A novel daily photosynthate allocation model for maize was developed based on the functional equilibrium hypothesis.
- This model incorporates soil available nutrients, temperature, and water.
- It improves upon the Friedlingstein model in simulating photosynthate distribution in maize.
Impact:
- Provides more accurate simulations of photosynthate allocation in maize roots, stems, and leaves.
- Offers technical support for precise daily net primary productivity simulation in maize agro-ecosystems.
- Enhances understanding of maize agro-ecosystem dynamics and productivity.
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