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Derivation of a dynamic model of the kinetics of nitrogen uptake throughout the growth of lettuce : calibration and validation

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Zhang, Kefeng and Burns, Ian G.. (2008) Derivation of a dynamic model of the kinetics of nitrogen uptake throughout the growth of lettuce : calibration and validation. Journal of Plant Nutrition, Vol.31 (No.8). pp. 1440-1460. ISSN 0190-4167

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Abstract

A kinetic model of nitrogen (N) uptake throughout growth was developed for lettuce cultivated in nutrient solution under varying natural light conditions. The model couples nitrogen uptake with dry matter accumulation using a two-compartment mechanistic approach, incorporating structural and non-structural pools. Maximum nitrogen uptake rates are assumed to decline with shoot dry weight, to allow for the effects of plant age. The model was parameterized using data from the literature, and calibrated for differences in light intensity using an optimization algorithm utilizing data from three experiments in different growing seasons. The calibrated model was validated against the data from two independent experiments conducted under different light conditions. Results showed that the model made good predictions of nitrogen uptake by plants from seedlings to maturity under fluctuating light levels in a glasshouse. Plants grown at a higher light intensity showed larger maximum nitrogen uptake rates, but the effect of light intensity declined towards plant maturity.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QK Botany
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Life Sciences (2010- ) > Warwick HRI (2004-2010)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Nitrogen in agriculture, Lettuce, Hydroponics
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Plant Nutrition
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge)
ISSN:	0190-4167
Date:	August 2008
Volume:	Vol.31
Number:	No.8
Page Range:	pp. 1440-1460
Identification Number:	10.1080/01904160802208345
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
Description:	Final version (published as open access).
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/203