Proceedings of the VIIth International Symposium on Modelling in Fruit Research and Orchard Management, Copenhagen, Denmark, 20-24 June 2004.
Braun P.
Author Affiliation: Department of Agricultural Science, The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Højbakkegårdsalle 21, DK-2630 Taastrup, Denmark.
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Abstract : This International Symposium on Modelling in Fruit Research and Orchard Management is the 7th in a series starting back in the 1980s. Presentations on decision support systems for citrus are provided, demonstrating how basic phenological research can be used to support growers in their day-to-day decisions. More underlying basic research is also presented, combining function and structural development of mango, kiwifruit, apple and peach. A paper on climate variability and climate change effects on crop growth and performance is included. More presentations on modelling phenology, including presentations on the latest developments in the understanding of dormancy, are also given. Pest/disease interactions with crop development are discussed. An insight into how statistical methods can support the estimation of flower density, yield and quality predictions is provided.