Hi Retta.  Thanks for the information.  I am most interested in getting
actual observations of biomass accumulation.
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Subject: Re: Average biomass gain (gc/m2/day)


> I run the WEPS plant growth model (a version of the EPIC model) for
> Clear water county, MN, and came up with the following: for fall growth
> the rate is about 1.1g/m^2/day ; and about 9.4g/m^2/day in the spring. I
> would appreciate to get feed back from you as to how well these numbers
> compare to results from other models.
>
> Matt Reeves wrote:
> >
> > Hello listers:
> >     Can anyone give me a rough average for biomass gain for a typical
winter
> > wheat grown at ~ 48 degrees latiude and under normal weather conditions?
> > Thanks.
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> > University of Montana
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