Uses of mathematical models in sugar beet agriculture

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Qi, A. and Jaggard, K. W. 2004. Uses of mathematical models in sugar beet agriculture. International Sugar Journal. 106, pp. 36-41.

Authors	Qi, A. and Jaggard, K. W.
Year of Publication	2004
Journal	International Sugar Journal
Journal citation	106, pp. 36-41
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Funder project or code	515

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Qi, A., Jaggard, K. W., Clark, C. J. A. and Jarvis, P. 2003. Using a crop/soil model and GIS technique to forecast sugar yield in the UK. Proceedings 1st Joint IIRB-ASSBT Congress, San Antonio, 26 February-1 March 2003 . pp. 567-571

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Calibrating Broom's Barn sugar beet growth and yield model for growing conditions in the USA (Interim report to American Crystal)

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