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  • Agricultural Science
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Horticulture

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  • Pecan bud break timing is critical for yield, with early growth risking frost damage.
  • Existing statistical methods may not fully capture complex longitudinal ordinal data in agricultural experiments.
  • Understanding treatment effects on bud growth is vital for optimizing orchard management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt and apply a multivariate Bayesian Probit model for analyzing longitudinal multiclass-ordinal pecan bud growth data.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of different treatments in delaying pecan bud growth to mitigate cold temperature damage.
  • To present a robust statistical methodology for common agricultural research data structures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a multivariate Bayesian Probit model with a linear plateau longitudinal component.
  • Analyzed data from two randomized complete block designs with pecan bud growth measurements on an ordinal scale at irregular intervals.
  • Conducted a simulation study to validate the model's implementation and reliability.

Main Results:

  • Treatment 3 in Experiment 1 demonstrated the most significant reduction in pecan bud growth rate.
  • Treatments 2 and 3 in Experiment 2 showed a notable effect in delaying bud growth.
  • While not statistically significant, observed trends suggest potential for specific treatments to manage bud development.

Conclusions:

  • The adapted Bayesian Probit model provides a practical and efficient technique for analyzing longitudinal multinomial ordinal data in agricultural studies.
  • The study highlights potential treatments for delaying pecan bud growth, offering insights for frost damage mitigation strategies.
  • This modeling approach can be valuable for researchers dealing with similar complex response variables in applied agricultural research.