Reports that include information on the performance of the APSIM model in diverse agricultural systems – June 2004

Asseng, S., Bar-Tal, A., Bowden J.W., Keating, B. A., Van Herwaarden, A., Palta, J. A., Huth, N. I., and Probert, M. E., 2002. Simulation of grain protein content with APSIM-Nwheat. European Journal of Agronomy, 16, 25-42. Keywords: APSIM-Nwheat/APSIM performance/grain yield/grain N content/crop-soil system/Triticum aestivum L. No. 758

Asseng, S., Fillery, I. R. P., Anderson, G. C., Dolling, P. J., Dunin, F. X., and Keating, B. A., 98. Use of the APSIM wheat model to predict yield, drainage and NO3 leaching in a deep sand. Australian Journal Agricultural Research , 49: 363-377. Keywords: APSIM performance/ inorganic N/mineralisation/soil water/lupin-wheat rotations. No. 438

Asseng, S., Fillery, I. R. P., Dunin, F. X., Keating, B. A., and Meinke, H., 2001. Potential Deep Drainage under wheat crops in a Mediterranean Climate. I. Temporal and Spatial Variability. Aust. J. Agric. Res., 52 (1): 45-56. Keywords: deep drainage/wheat/climate/secondary salinity/evapotranspiration/crop water use /APSIM/simulation/APSIM performance/APSIM application - water balance. No. 585

Asseng, S., Keating, B. A., and Fillery I.R.P., 95. Wheat crop simulation in a Mediterranean environment on duplex soil. Proceedings of MODSIM 95, International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, The University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia . Binning, P., Bridgman, H. and Williams, B. (eds), p 62-67. Keywords: APSIM performance/wheat/simulation/duplex soil. No. 455

Asseng, S., Keating B.A., Fillery, I. R. P., Gregory P.J., Bowden J.W., Turner, N. C., Palta, J. A., and Abrecht, D. G., 98. Performance of the APSIM-wheat model in Western Australia. Fields Crops Research, 57: 163-179. Keywords: APSIM performance/APSIM-wheat/crop development/yield/soil water/soil nitrogen/simulation. No. 434

Asseng, S., Keating, B. A., Huth, N. I., and Eastham, J., 97. Simulation of perched waterables in a duplex soil. MODSIM 97, International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Hobart, Australia.. Keywords: APSIM performance/simulation/watertable/duplex soil. No. 459

Asseng, S., Turner, N. C., Ray, J. D., and Keating, B. A., 2002. A simulation analysis that predicts the influence of physiological traits on the potential yield of wheat . European Journal of Agronomy, 17, 123-141. Keywords: APSIM-Nwheat/crops systems simulation/grain yield/G X E interaction/APSIM performance/traits/source-sink relations. No. 760

Asseng, S., van Keulen, H., and Stol, W., 2000. Performance and application of the APSIM Nwheat model in the Netherlands. European Journal of Agronomy, 12,37-54. Keywords: APSIM performance/grain protein/modelling/nitrogen uptake/simulation/soil nitrogen/wheat /yield. No. 695

Carberry, P. S., Adiku, S. G. K., McCown, R. L., and Keating, B. A., 96. Application of the APSIM cropping systems model to intercropping systems. Dynamics of roots and nitrogen in cropping systems of the Semi-Arid Tropics. Ito, O; Johansen, C; Adu-Gyamfi, JJ; Katayama, K; Kumar Rao, JVDK; and Rego, T.J. (Eds). 637-648. Keywords: APSIM performance/cropping systems/intercropping systems/APSIM application - species interactions. No. 225

Cheeroo-Nayamuth, F. C., Robertson, M. J., Wegener, M. K., and Nayamuth, A. R. H., 2000. Using a simulation model to assess potential and attainable sugarcane yield in Mauritius. Field Crops Research, 66,225-243. Keywords: APSIM performance/modelling/temperature/radiation/rainfall/irrigation/variability/sugarcane/ APSIM application - climate impacts. No. 696

Chen, W., Bellotti, W, Robertson, M. J., Nan, Z. B., and Shen, Y., 2003. Performance of APSIM-Lucerne in Gansu, north-west China. Solutions for a better environment: Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference Geelong, Victoria, http://www.regional.org.au/au/asa/2003/c/7/chen.htm. Keywords: lucerne/medicago sativa/soil water erosion/cropping systems/simulation/APSIM performance. No. 798

Chen, W., Shen, Y., Robertson, M. J., Probert, M. E., Bellotti, W, and Nan, Z. B., 2004. Simulation of crop growth and soil water for different cropping systems in the Gansu Loess Plateau, China using APSIM. 4ICSC - 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, October 2004. Keywords: Loess Plateau of China/soil water/erosion/crop rotation/simulation/APSIM performance. No. 932

Dolling, P. J., Latta, R., Lyons, A., Asseng, S., Robertson, M. J., Cocks, P., and Ewing, M., 2001. Adapting APSIM Lucerne to the Western Australian environment. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.. Keywords: APSIM performance/lucerne/growth/modelling/biomass/environment. No. 684

Farre, I., Robertson, M J, Asseng, S., French, R. J., and Dracup, M., 2003. Variability in lupin yield due to climate in Western Australia. Solutions for a better environment: Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference Geelong, Victoria, http://www.regional.org.au/au/asa/2003/c/2/farre.htm. Keywords: APSIM application - climate impacts/simulation model/narrow-leafed lupin/sowing date/rainfall/Western Australia/APSIM performance. No. 787

Farre, I., Robertson, M. J., Walton, G., and Asseng, S., 2001. Simulating response of canola to sowing date in Western Australia. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.. Keywords: APSIM performance/simulation/growth/development/canola/sowing date/phenology/yield. No. 686

Fisher, M. J, Asseng, S., Bowden, B., and Robertson, M. J., 2001. TRIAL-YEARS without tears: enhancing recommendations of flowering and yield in wheat. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.. Keywords: trial/wheat/anthesis/sowing date/yield/modelling/ APSIM/APSIM performance. No. 687

Foale, M. A., Probert, M. E., Carberry, P. S., Lack, D., Yeates, S. J., Brimblecombe, D., Shaw, R. J., and Crocker, M., 2004. Participatory research in dryland cropping systems - monitoring and simulation of soil water and nitrogen in farmers' paddocks in Central Queensland. Aust. J. of Experimental Agriculture, 44,321-331. Keywords: APSIM application - crop management/APSIM performance/on-farm research. No. 949

Holzworth, D. P. and Huth, N., 2004. Applications of a multi-point APSIM. 4ICSC - 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, October 2004. Keywords: APSIM performance. No. 935

Inman-Bamber, N. G., Everingham, Y., and Muchow, R. C., 2001. Modelling water stress response in sugarcane: validation and application of the APSIM-Sugarcane model. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.. Keywords: APSIM performance/modelling/water stress/sugarcane/validation/APSIM application - crop management. No. 697

Jones, R. K., Probert, M. E., Dalgliesh, N. P., and McCown, R. L., 96. Nitrogen inputs from a pasture legume in rotations with cereals in the semi-arid tropics of northern Australia: experimentation and modelling on a clay loam soil. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture , 36: 985-994. Keywords: APSIM performance/nitrogen/pasture legume/rotation/cereal/SAT/experimentation /modelling/clay loam soil. No. 027

Keating, B. A., Robertson, M. J., Muchow, R. C., and Huth, N. I., 99. Modelling sugarcane production systems. I. Development and performance of the sugarcane module. Field Crops Research, 61: 253-271. Keywords: APSIM performance/modelling/sugarcane/production/development/module. No. 436

Keating, B. A., Verburg, K., Huth, N. I., and Robertson, M. J., 97. Nitrogen management in intensive agriculture: sugarcane in Australia. Intensive Sugarcane Production: Meeting the challenges beyond 2000. CAB International, Wallingford, UK. Keating, B.A. and Wilson, J.R. (eds) , p221-242. Keywords: APSIM performance/nitrogen /management/sugarcane/APSIM application - crop management. No. 439

Kinyangi, J., Delve, R. J., and Probert, M. E., 2004. Testing the APSIM model with data from a phosphorus and nitrogen replenishment experiment on an oxisol in western Kenya. ACIAR Proceedings no. 114, 101-109. Keywords: APSIM performance/maize/APSIM SoilP. No. 914

Lisson, S. N., Mendham, N. J., and Carberry, P. S., 2000. The development of a hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) simulation model: IV Model description and validation. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 40 (3): 425-432. Keywords: hemp/simulation/model/validation/APSIM/APSIM performance. No. 570

Lisson, S. N. and Robertson, M J, 2003. APSIM Rice: A growth and development model for rice. Solutions for a better environment: Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference Geelong, Victoria, http://www.regional.org.au/local/sites/regional/pub/au/asa/2003/p/4/lisson.htm. Keywords: rice/model/APSIM performance. No. 786

Manschadi, A. M., Wang, E., Robertson, M J, Meinke, H., and Sauerborn, J., 2003. Development of a parasite module in APSIM - Case Study : the parasitic weed Orobanche crenata infesting faba bean. Solutions for a better environment: Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference Geelong, Victoria, http://www.regional.org.au/au/asa/2003/c/18/manschadi.htm. Keywords: APSIM performance/host plant - parasite interaction/Mediterranean climate/dry matter partitioning/root-length density/modelling. No. 788

Meinke, H., Carberry, P. S., Cleugh, H., Poulton, P. L., and Hargreaves, J. N. G., 2002. Modelling crop growth and yield under the environmental changes induced by windbreaks. 1. Model development and validation. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 42, 875-885. Keywords: modelling/crop/growth/yield/windbreak/development/validation/APSIM/APSIM performance. No. 665

Meinke, H., Hammer, G. L., van Keulen, H., and Rabbinge, R., 97. Improving Wheat Simulation Capablities in Australia from a cropping systems perspective. III. The integrated wheat model (I WHEAT). European Journal of Agronomy , 8: 101-116. Keywords: APSIM performance/wheat/simulation/cropping systems/IWHEAT. No. 377

Meinke, H., Rabbinge, R., Hammer, G. L., van Keulen, H., and Jamieson, D., 98. Improving wheat simulation capabilities in Australia from a cropping systems perspective. II. Testing simulation capabilities of wheat growth. European Journal of Agronomy, 8: 83-99. Keywords: APSIM performance/wheat /simulation/cropping systems/growth. No. 376

Micheni, A. N., Kihanda, F. M., Warren, G. P., and Probert, M. E., 2004. Testing the APSIM model with experimental data from the long-term manure experiment at Machang'a (Embu), Kenya. ACIAR Proceedings no. 114, 110-117. Keywords: APSIM performance . No. 915

Moeller, C., Manschadi, A. M., Meinke, H., Pala, M., and Sauerborn, J., 2004. Modelling soil water, carbon and nitrogen dynamics in wheat/chickpea rotations: parameterisation and evaluation of APSIM in a Mediterranean environment. 4ICSC - 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, October 2004. Keywords: crop rotation/simulation/Mediterranean climate/APSIM performance/APSIM application - cropping systems. No. 922

Moot, D. J., Robertson, M. J., and Pollock, K. M., 2001. Validation of the APSIM-Lucerne model for phenological development in a cool-temperate climate. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.. Keywords: validation/APSIM/lucerne/model/phenology/climate/ase temperature/early-bud/node appearance/thermal time/APSIM performance. No. 690

Nelson, R. A., Dimes, J. P., Paningbatan, E. P., and Silburn, D. M., 98. Erosion/Productivity Modelling of Maize Farming in the Philippine Uplands Part I: Parameterising the Agricultural Production Systems Simulator. Agricultural Systems, 58: 2: 129-146. Keywords: APSIM performance/erosion/productivity/modelling/maize/parameter estimation. No. 545

Okwach, G. E. and Simiyu, C. S., 2000. Runoff and soil erosion experimentation and model development: calibration and validation of the APSIM model for runoff and erosion prediction. CARMASAK Project Report, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, 30-52. Keywords: APSIM performance/runoff/soil erosion/experimentation/model development/calibration/validation. No. 698

Paydar, Z., Huth, N. I., Ringrose-Voase, A. J., Young, R. R., Bernardi, A. L., Keating, B. A., Cresswell, H P., Holland J.F., and Daniels, I., 99. Modelling deep drainage under different land use systems. 1. Verification and systems comparison. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1: 37-42. Keywords: APSIM performance/modelling/deep drainage/land use. No. 244

Probert, M. E., Carberry, P. S., McCown, R. L., and Turpin, J. E., 98. Simulation of legume-cereal systems using APSIM. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 49: 317-327. Keywords: APSIM performance/farming systems/modelling/nitrogen/water/APSIM application - cropping systems. No. 522

Probert, M. E., Delve, R. J., Kimani, S. K., and Dimes, J. P., 2004. The APSIM Manure Module: improvements in predicability and application to laboratory studies. ACIAR Proceedings no. 114, 76-84. Keywords: APSIM MANURE/APSIM performance. No. 911

Probert, M. E., Dimes, J. P., Keating, B. A., Dalal, R. C., and Strong, W. M., 98. APSIM's water and nitrogen modules and simulation of the dynamics of water and nitrogen in fallow systems. Agricultural Systems, 56: 1-28. Keywords: APSIM performance/water/nitrogen/module/simulation/fallow. No. 353

Probert, M. E., Keating, B. A., Thompson, J. P., and Parton, W. J., 95 . Modelling water, nitrogen, and crop yield for a long-term fallow management experiment. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 35: 941-950. Keywords: APSIM performance/Century/simulation/nitrogen/water/wheat. No. 348

Probert, M. E. and McCown, R. L., 2000. Evaluation of legume-based strategies for profitable and sustainable grain-grazing systems using simulation modelling. A Final Report prepared for the Grains Research and Development Corporation. Keywords: APSIM performance/legume/grain-grazing systems /simulation/modelling. No. 716

Probert, M. E., Robertson, M. J., Poulton, P. L. , Carberry, P. S., Weston, E. J., and Lehane, K. J., 98. Modelling lucerne growth using APSIM. 9th Aust Agronomy Conference, Wagga Wagga, Australia., 247-250. Keywords: APSIM performance/modelling/lucerne/growth. No. 509

Reyenga, P. J., Howden, S. M., Meinke, H., and McKeon, G. M., 99. Modelling global change impacts on wheat cropping in south-east Queensland, Australia. Environmental Modelling & Software, 14: 297-306. Keywords: global change/climate change/elevated CO₂/wheat modelling/Australia/APSIM performance/APSIM application - climate impacts. No. 671

Ringrose-Voase, A. J. and Cresswell, H P., 2000. Measurement and prediction of deep drainage under current and alternative farming practice. Final report to Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation. Keywords: APSIM performance/measurement/deep drainage/farming systems. No. 730

Robertson, M. J., Benson, T., and Shamudzarira, Z, 2000. Simulating nitrogen fertiliser response in low-input farming systems of Malawi. 1. validation of crop response. Risk Management Project Working Paper, Series 00/01, 1-8. Keywords: APSIM performance/simulation/nitrogen/farming systems/validation/crop response. No. 699

Robertson, M. J. and Carberry, P. S., 98. Simulating Growth and Development of Soybean in APSIM. 10th Australian Soybean Conference, Brisbane, September 15-17, 130-136. Keywords: APSIM performance/growth/development/soybean. No. 527

Robertson, M. J., Carberry, P. S., and Lucy, M., 2000. Evaluation of a new cropping option using a participatory approach with on-farm monitoring and simulation: a case study of spring-sown mungbeans. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 51: 1-12. Keywords: APSIM performance /mungbean/modelling/participatory research/APSIM application - crop management. No. 421

Robertson, M. J., Holland, J. F., Cawley, S. T., Bambach, R., Cocks, B., and Watkinson, A., 2001. Phenology of canola cultivars in the northern region and implications for frost risk. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, Hobart, Tasmania.. Keywords: phenology/canola/frost/risk/sowing date/cultivar/simulation/APSIM performance/APSIM application - crop management. No. 691

Robertson, M. J., Holland, J. F., Kirkegaard, J. A., and Smith, C. J., 99. Simulating growth and development of canola in Australia. 10th International Rapeseed Congress, Canberra, Australia.. Keywords: APSIM performance/phenology/ canopy/development/biomass accumulation/grain-filling. No. 700

Robertson, M. J., Muchow, R. C., Donaldson, R. A., Inman-Bamber, N. G., and Wood, A. W., 98. Estimating the risk associated with drying-off strategies for irrigated sugarcane before harvest. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 50: 65-77. Keywords: APSIM performance/rainfall/water deficit/sucrose/yield/ CCS. No. 701

Robinson, J. B., Freebairn, D. M., Dimes, J. P., Dalal, R. C., Thomas, G. A., and Weston, E. J., 99. Modelling wheat production in low-rainfall farming systems of northern Australia. Environmental International, 25,861-870. Keywords: wheat/modelling/rainfall/APSIM performance. No. 702

Shamudzarira, Z and Robertson, M. J., 2000. Simulating the response of maize to nitrogen fertiliser in semiarid Zimbabwe. Risk Management Project Working Paper, Series 00/03. Keywords: APSIM performance/simulation/maize/nitrogen. No. 709

Shamudzarira, Z, Waddington, S, Robertson, M J, Keating, B A, Mushayi, P T, Chiduza, C, and Grace, P, 2000. Simulating N fertiliser response in low-input farming systems 1. Feriliser recovery and crop response. Risk Management Working Paper Series 00/05. Mexico D.F.: CIMMYT. Keywords: simulation/nitrogen/fertiliser/APSIM performance. No. 720

Smith, C. J., Snow, V. O., Bond, W. J., and Falkiner, R. A., 96. Salt dynamics in effluent irrigated soil. Land Application of Wastes in Australia and New Zealand, 175 - 180. Keywords: salinity/effluent/soil/APSIM performance. No. 721

Snow, V. and Dillon P., 98. Australian Design Method for Sustainable Land Treatment of Rural Industry and Sewage Effluent. Final report on Project CWW17 to Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation, CGS Report 82. Keywords: APSIM performance. No. 550

Snow, V. O., 98. Modelling effluent (disposal) reuse - APSIM-WASTE. WISPAS, 70. Keywords: APSIM performance. No. 739

Snow, V. O., 99. Modelling drainage and leaching under effluent-irrigated conditions with APSIM for Effluent. Modelling Land Treatment Systems, Tech Session 20, Dec 1999, New Plymouth. NZ Land Treatment Collective, Rotorua, NZ.. Keywords: sewage effluent/simulation/modelling/APSIM performance/APSIM for Effluent. No. 722

Snow, V. O., Bond, W. J., Myers, R. J. K., Smith, C. J., Polglase, P. J., Theiveyanathan, S. , Falkiner, R. A., Benyon, R. G., Verburg, K., and Dillon, P. J., 98 . APSIM-Waste: prediction of the fate of water, salt, and nitrogen following irrigation with effluent. Proceedings of the National Soils Conference, Enviromental Benefits of Soil Management, Brisbane, 145-53. Keywords: APSIM performance/leaching/Penman-Monteith equation/drainage. No. 740

Snow, V. O., Bond, W. J., Myers, R. J. K., Theiveyanathan, S., Smith, C. J., and Benyon, R. G., 99. Modelling the water balance of effluent-irrigated trees. Agricultural Water Management , 39,47-67. Keywords: drainage/leaching/Penman-Monteith equation/effluent-irrigated plantations/tree water use/APSIM performance/APSIM application - water balance. No. 718

Snow, V. O., Smith, C. J., Polglase, P. J., and Probert, M. E., 99. Nitrogen dynamics in a eucalypt plantation irrigated with sewage effluent or bore water. Aust. J. Soil Res., 37: 527-544. Keywords: APSIM application - soil impacts/modelling/leaching/net mineralisation/nitrogen balance/APSIM performance. No. 580

Thorburn, P. J., Keating, B. A., Robertson, F. A., and Wood, A. W., 2000. Long-term changes in soil carbon and nitrogen under trash blanketing. 22nd Australian Society Sugar Cane Technologists, 217-224. Keywords: APSIM application - soil impacts/soil carbon/soil nitrogen/trash/APSIM performance. No. 581

Thorburn, P. J., Probert, M. E., and Robertson, F. A., 2001. Modelling decomposition of sugarcane surface residues with APSIM-Residue. Field Crops Research, 70,223-232. Keywords: modelling/decomposition/sugarcane/surface residue/ APSIM/APSIM performance. No. 742

Turpin, J. E., Huth, N. I., Keating, B. A., and Thompson, J. P., 96. Computer simulation of the effects of cropping rotations and fallow management on solute movement. 8th Australian Agronomy Conference, 558-561. Keywords: APSIM performance. No. 339

Turpin, J. E., Probert, M. E., Holford, I. C. R. , and Poulton, P. L., 96. Simulation of cereal-legume rotations using APSIM. 8th Australian Agronomy Conference, 562-565. Keywords: APSIM performance. No. 340

Turpin, J. E., Robertson, M. J., Haire, C., Bellotti, W. D., Moore, A. D., and Rose, I. A., 2003. Simulating fababean development, growth, and yield in Australia. Aust. J. of Agricultural Research, 54,39-52. Keywords: model/phenology/ flowering/biomass/leaf area/Vicia faba/APSIM performance. No. 793

Verburg, K., 95. Methodology in soil water and solute balance modelling: an evaluation of APSIM-SoilWat and SWIMv2 models. Report of an APSRU/CSIRO Division of Soils Workshop, Brisbane, Australia., CSIRO Division of Soils Divisional Report 131. Keywords: APSIM performance/soils/sampling/mathematical models/water balance/computer simulation/solute movement/soil moisture. No. 240

Verburg, K., Bond, W. J., Probert, M. E., Cresswell, H., Keating, B. A., and Bristow, K. L., 95. Modelling transient watrer flow and solute transport using alternative methods to obtain soil hydraulic properties. Silva, D. (Ed). Proceedings Kearney Foundation Conference on Vadose zone hydrology. Cutting across disciplines. University of California, Davis, CA, 161-162. Keywords: APSIM performance. No. 456

Wang, E., van Oosterom, E. J., Meinke, H., Asseng, S., Robertson, M. J., Huth, N. I., Keating, B. A., and Probert, M. E., 2003. The new APSIM-Wheat model - performance and future improvements. Solutions for a better environment: Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference Geelong, Victoria, http://www.regional.org.au/au/asa/2003/p/2/wang.htm. Keywords: APSIM-wheat/generic crop template/wheat growth/nitrogen uptake/modelling/APSIM performance. No. 794

Zahid, MS, Bellotti, W, McNeill, A, and Robertson, M J, 2003. Performance of APSIM-Lucerne in South Australia. Solutions for a better environment: Proceedings of the 11th Australian Agronomy Conference Geelong, Victoria, http://www.regional.org.au/local/sites/regional/pub/au/asa/2003/c/10/bellotti.htm. Keywords: lucerne/medicago sativa/simulation/plant available water capacity/phenology/physiology/APSIM performance. No. 778