Table 2 Minimum data required as input into crop simulation models
Site | Weather | Soils | Initial conditions | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Latitude and longitude, elevation _ Average annual temperature _ Slope and aspect | Daily global solar radiation maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation | Soil type _ Soil depth, root growth factor, bulk density _ Organic carbon, pH, soil nitrogen | Previous Crop root nodule amounts _ Water ammonium and nitrates by soil layer | Cultivar name and type, planting date, depth and method, row spacing and direction, plant population, irrigation and water management (dates, methods, and amounts) _ Fertilizer (inorganic) and inoculant applications _ Residue (organic fertilizer) applications (material, depth of incorporation, amount, and nutrient concentrations) _ Chemical (e.g. pesticide) applications (material and amount) _ Tillage _ Harvest schedule |