Research advance on vegetable growth models in China

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Science
• Crop Modeling
• Plant Physiology

Background:

• Vegetable growth models are vital for predicting crop productivity and simulating environmental impacts.
• International research on vegetable models began in the 1980s, covering various crops.
• The development history of domestic vegetable models in China remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the history and progress of vegetable growth model development in China.
• To identify current challenges and future research directions for domestic models.

Main Methods:

• Historical review of Chinese vegetable growth model research.
• Analysis of model evolution from verification to localization and integration.
• Identification of limitations in current domestic models.

Main Results:

• Chinese vegetable model research started late but has progressed rapidly.
• Models have evolved towards localization, process-orientation, and integration.
• Key challenges include poor universality, facility environment simulation, lack of standards, and weak mechanistic quality simulation.

Conclusions:

• Domestic vegetable models are advancing but face significant challenges.
• Future efforts should focus on enhancing accuracy, universality, and mechanistic understanding.
• Balancing model complexity with these factors is crucial for future development.