Publication Date
1989
Description
Simulation is a technique whose value is greatest in two areas. The first of these involves the discipline of examining the system being modelled, and, as a result, being forced to obtain accurate information on the parameters which significantly influence the system. The second area involves estimating the effect of changes in system parameters, and from this establishing which factors have substantial effects on the output variables considered. In the model of white clover growth considered here a considerable number of input parameters were used. These parameters were derived from data of variable reliability. In particular, the death rate data for clover stolons was imprecise. By varying this factor, and comparing resulting growth figures for a clover sward with actual measured data, it was hoped that an indication could be obtained of the importance of the death rate of nodes in determining the characteristics of white clover plants.
Citation
Thomas, V J.; Hay, M.J M.; and Newton, P.C D., "Simulation of the Effect of Stolon Death Rates on Branching Structure of White Clover Plants" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 23.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session9/23
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Simulation of the Effect of Stolon Death Rates on Branching Structure of White Clover Plants
Simulation is a technique whose value is greatest in two areas. The first of these involves the discipline of examining the system being modelled, and, as a result, being forced to obtain accurate information on the parameters which significantly influence the system. The second area involves estimating the effect of changes in system parameters, and from this establishing which factors have substantial effects on the output variables considered. In the model of white clover growth considered here a considerable number of input parameters were used. These parameters were derived from data of variable reliability. In particular, the death rate data for clover stolons was imprecise. By varying this factor, and comparing resulting growth figures for a clover sward with actual measured data, it was hoped that an indication could be obtained of the importance of the death rate of nodes in determining the characteristics of white clover plants.
