Root biomass partitioning model

model allocating biomass growth to the root system

deterministic model, dimensional model, discrete-time model, dynamic model, linear model, mathematical model

Description

This model computes the potential daily increase in crop root biomass by allocating a fraction of total biomass growth to the root system. The allocation fraction decreases linearly with phenological development, reflecting a shift in carbon partitioning from roots to aboveground organs as the crop matures. At emergence, a larger share of biomass is allocated to roots, while at maturity this share is reduced. The model represents empirical knowledge of crop biomass partitioning in a simplified and deterministic manner. The resulting root biomass increment serves as input for root distribution and soil interaction models.

Contained entity(-ies)

root biomass partitioning equation	$Δ R W T_{i} = Δ B_{P, i} (0.4 - 0.2 H U I_{i})$
	$H U I$ represents heat unit index
	$Δ B_{P}$ represents potential biomass increment
	$Δ R W T$ represents total root weight increment

potential crop growth model (biomass)
heat-unit-based phenological development model

Computational task(s)

computation of root biomass allocation

Reference(s)

The EPIC Crop Growth Model	(use)

Further link(s)

Item	Property
estimation of root biomass partitioning	modelled by
plant phosphorus uptake and demand model	contains
root biomass distribution model	contains

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