Association of Agrometeorologists

Response of wheat to temperatures as simulated with CERES-wheat model in Tarai region

R. K. PAL, N. S. MURTY and M.M.N. RAO

The present investigation was carried out to quantify the impact of change in minimum and maximum temperatures on wheat production in Uttarakhand using CERES-wheat model. Grain and biomass yields as simulated by the CERES-wheat (cv. BPW-343) model were found to have increased significantly due to decrease minimum (Tmin) and maximum (Tmax) temperature units from 1 to 3°C and vice-versa. Generally, minimum temperature has more significant effect than maximum temperature.

CERES-wheat, simulation, Tmin, Tmax and sowing dates.