Modeling Crop Production Systems. Principles and Application
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Author(s): P. Singh
Publisher: Science Publishers
ISBN: 9781578084180
Format: softback
512pp
Price: £33.30
Review Date: 31 January 2008
Review: This textbook, for agronomy, agriculture, environmental science (etc.) students applies mathematics to the field of biology. It teaches students why a particular equation should be used, what physical and biological assumptions are made in the use of such an equation, and when the equation should not be used. It gives the prerequisites necessary for the student to familiarize themselves with the concepts of calculus, matrix algebra and statistics, but the primary concern is not with the manipulation of equations, but with the conceptual content of the relevant mathematical structure. The book has six chapters: Philosophy, role and terminology of system science; Development of model structure; Specification of component behaviour; Computer implementation; Model testing and validation, and Biological application of models.