Essays about: "APSIM"

Found 2 essays containing the word APSIM.

1. 1. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

   Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
   Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

   Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE

3. 2. Future yield performance of ZS265 and ZS263 maize varieties and information dissemination for adaptation to climate change : a case of the Zimbabwean maize cropping system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Vimbai Ruvengo; [2017]
   Keywords : APSIM; extension worker; drought tolerant; socio-ecological; AGRITEX; resilience;

   Abstract : In an effort to design a sustainable maize cropping system in Zimbabwe, attain food security and build resilience against climate change, achievements in crop breeding are evident by the introduction of Drought Tolerant (DT) maize varieties. The study aims to analyze the impact of climate change on DT maize varieties that are characterized to be drought tolerant and yield productive under future climate conditions. READ MORE