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Crop Growth Model (DSSAT/APSIM)

Crop growth models are mechanistic simulation systems designed to predict crop development, biomass accumulation, and yield under varying environmental and management conditions. DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) and APSIM (Agricultural Production Systems Simulator) are the most widely used platforms, developed in the 1990s-2000s to support agronomic decision-making and climate adaptation research.

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  1. Jones, J. W., Hoogenboom, G., Porter, C. H., et al. (2003). The DSSAT cropping system model. European Journal of Agronomy, 18(3-4), 235-265. DOI: 10.1016/S1161-0301(02)00107-7
  2. Keating, B. A., Carberry, P. S., Hammer, G. L., et al. (2003). An overview of APSIM, a model designed for farming systems simulation. European Journal of Agronomy, 18(3-4), 267-288. DOI: 10.1016/S1161-0301(02)00108-9
  3. Passioura, J. B. (1996). Simulation models: science, snake oil, education, or engineering? Agronomy Journal, 88(5), 690-694. DOI: 10.2134/agronj1996.00021962008800050014x

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ScholarGateCrop Growth Model (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) / Agricultural Production Systems Simulator (APSIM)). Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://scholargate.app/en/agronomy/crop-growth-model