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New algorithm for pearl millet modelling in APSIM allowing a mechanistic simulation of tillers

Garin, V.; Van Oosterom, E.; McLean, G.; Hammer, G.; Murugesan, T.; Kaliamoorthy, S.; Diancumba, M.; Hajjarpoor, A.; Kholova, J.

2023-02-13 plant biology
10.1101/2023.02.12.528159 bioRxiv
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We present a new algorithm for pearl millet simulation in APSIM. Compared to the actual released model, this new model increases the ability to simulate dynamic tillers by integrating recent progresses about biological understanding of the tillering mechanism. The new algorithm also offers the possibility to have an increased genetic control over key functions like canopy development and tillering through additional genotype related parameters. Next to model description, we also present the parametrization of 9444 and HHB 67-2, two genotypes broadly used in India. Overall, we could show that the new algorithm is able to reconstruct the main plant function like biomass accumulation and tillering. Some margin of improvement remains concerning the simulation of tiller cessation.

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