Chapter 3 Crop growth models Classification Empirical models Process-based models Purpose Simulation of crop growth Crop growth management and risk assessment Component of land surface process modeling 2021/2/22 Assessment of Climate/Change Impacts 3of46Chapter 3 2021/2/22 Assessment of Climate/Change Impacts 3 of 46 Crop Growth Models • Classification Empirical models Process-based models • Purpose Simulation of crop growth Crop growth management and risk assessment Component of land surface process modeling