International Training Program on Advanced Application of DSSAT: Assessing Crop Production, Nutrient Management, Climatic Risk and Environmental Sustainability with Simulation Models Program Schedule October 5-12, 2016 Arusha, Tanzania IFDC DSSAT Foundation University of Florida
1. Introduction & Potential Production Wednesday October 5 0800 Registration Job Fugice 0900 Welcome To be named 0915 Introduction of Participants and Faculty Upendra Singh 0930 Goals, Course Outline, Schedule U. Singh 0945 Break 1015 History and Overview of DSSAT Gerrit Hoogenboom Example applications Reading/Reference Uehara and Tsuji Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 1-7 Jones et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 157-178 Boote et al., Int J. Agr & Env Inf Sys 1(2010): 41-54 1100 Installation and Overview of Software Job Fugice Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer (DSSAT) V4.6 Demonstration Running Crop Models Reading/Reference DSSAT V4 Volume 1, Readme and Install files on CD Development and Validation of a Phosphate Rock Decision Support System 1300 Simulating Phenological Development and Basic U. Singh Growth Processes Reading/Reference Jones et al., Eur. J. Agron. 18(2003): 235-265 Boote et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 99-128 Ritchie et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 79-98 1400 Introduction to Sensitivity Analysis Tool G. Hoogenboom 1415 Exercises: Sensitivity Analysis Tools G. Hoogenboom/J. Fugice 1500 Break 1530 Creating FileX: Potential Production U. Singh/J. Fugice Reading/Reference DSSAT V3.5 Volume 2-1, pp. 1-93 DSSAT V3.5 Volume 1-4, pp. 111-143 DSSAT V4.0 Volume 2, XBuild User s Guide 1600 Exercises: Simulating Potential Production G. Hoogenboom/J. Fugice/ U. Singh 1730 Adjourn 2
2. Weather, Genetic Coefficients, and Soil Inputs Thursday October 6 0800 Feedback on Exercises and Software U. Singh 0900 Weather Data Inputs and Utilities U. Singh Reading/Reference DSSAT v3.5 Volume 3-3 0915 Exercises: Weather Data Files U. Singh/J. Fugice 1030 Break 1100 Minimum Data Set Concept U. Singh Reading/Reference Hunt and Boote Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 9-40 Hoogenboom et al. (2012), Chapter in Springer Book: 9-18 1115 Learning the DSSAT File System U. Singh 1130 Concept of Genetic Coefficients and Estimating G. Hoogenboom Coefficients Species vs. Ecotype vs. Cultivar Coefficients Tools for Estimating Coefficients Reading/Reference CERES-Maize Species & CERES-Rice Species Definitions CROPGRO Species and CROPGRO Cultivar Definition files Boote et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 99-128 Ritchie et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 79-98 Mavromatis et al., Crop Science 42(2002): 76-89 Pathak et al., Trans ASABE 50(2007): 2295-2302 Hunt et al., Agron. J. 85(1993): 1090-1094 Hoogenboom et al., Field Crops Research 90(2004): 145-163 Anothai et al., Field Crops Research 108(2008): 169-178 He et al., Agric. Systems 103(2010): 256-264 Jones et al., Advances in Ag. Systems Modeling 2(2011): 365-393 1300 Exercises: Cultivar Sensitivity Analyses and U. Singh/J. Fugice Cultivar Coefficient Calibration Reading/Reference DSSAT V3.5 Volume 3-4, pp. 201-233 Boote et al., Agric. Systems 70(2001): 395-420. 1500 Break 1530 Soil Data Inputs and Utilities U. Singh Reading/Reference DSSAT V3.5 Volume 1-3, pp. 49-90 DSSAT V4.0 Volume 2 Gijsman et al., Eur. J. Agron. 18(2002): 75-105 Romero et al., Env. Mod & Software 35(2012): 163-170 3
1600 Exercises: Soil Data Files J. Fugice 1730 Adjourn 4
3. Crop and Soil Dynamics Processes Soil, Water, Climate and Nutrient Dynamics Friday October 7 0800 Feedback on Exercises and Software G. Hoogenboom/U. Singh 0900 Simulating Water Limited Production U. Singh Soil and Flood Water Balance in Rice Reading/Reference Ritchie chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 41-54 DSSAT V3.5 Volume 2-1, pp. 1-93 DSSAT V3.5 Volume 1-4, pp. 111-143 DSSAT V4.0 Volume 2, XBuild User s Guide 1000 Break 1030 Creating FileX: Water Balance On J. Fugice/G. Hoogenboom 1100 Exercises: Water Limited Production J. Fugice/G. Hoogenboom 1300 Exercises: Water Limited Production (continued) J. Fugice/G. Hoogenboom 1400 Simulating Nitrogen Limited Production U. Singh Processes in the Soil and Plant Reading/Reference Godwin and Singh chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 55-78 Gijsman et al., Agron. J. 94(2002): 462-474 Bowen et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 189-204 1500 Creating FileX: Water and N Balance On G. Hoogenboom/J. Fugice Reading/Reference DSSAT V3.5 Volume 2-1, pp. 1-93 DSSAT V3.5 Volume 1-4, pp. 111-143 DSSAT V4.0 Volume 2, XBuild User s Guide 1530 Break 1600 Exercises Nitrogen Limited Production J. Fugice/U. Singh 1800 Reception 2100 Adjourn 5
4. Experimental Data and Field Visit Saturday October 8 0800 Feedback on Exercises and Software G. Hoogenboom/U. Singh 0830 Experimental Data Collection - Model Evaluation G. Hoogenboom Experimental Data Files and Utilities Reading/Reference DSSAT V3.5 Volume 4-7 and 4-8, pp. 203-233 Hoogenboom et al. (2012), Chapter in Springer Book: 9-18 Hunt et al., Agric. Systems 70(2001): 477-492 Bostick et al., Agron. J. 96(2004): 853-856 0900 Exercises: Experimental Data Files J. Fugice/U. Singh 1000 Break and Leave for Field Trip: Minjingu Phosphate Mines, Field Trials Reading/Reference Dzotsi et al., Ecol Modelling 221(2010): 2839-2840 Suzette et al., Agron. J 98 (2006): 471-483 Development and Validation of a Phosphate Rock Decision Support System Sunday October 9 Free Day 6
5. Model Applications: Risk and Sustainability Analysis (Seasonal/Weather Variability, Fertilizer Recommendations, Cropping Systems) andclimate Change Impact Monday October 10 0800 Feedback on Exercises and Software U. Singh 0900 Uncertainty, Risk, BMPs, and Sustainability G. Hoogenboom Reading/Reference DSSATV3.5 Volume 3-1, pp. 1-66 Thornton and Wilkens Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 329-345 Bowen et al. Chapter in Kluwer book, pp. 313-327 Tojo Soler et al., Eur. J. Agronomy 27(2007): 165-177 0930 Creating FileX: Seasonal Analysis U. Singh/G. Hoogenboom Reading/Reference DSSAT V3.5 Volume 2-1, pp. 1-93 DSSAT V3.5 Volume 1-4, pp. 111-143 1000 Break 1030 Exercises: Seasonal Analysis J. Fugice/U. Singh 1300 Cropping Systems Simulating Crop Rotations U. Singh/G. Hoogenboom Reading/Reference Tojo Soler et al., J. of Agric. Sci 149(2011): 579-593 1400 Simulating Climate Change Impact J. Fugice Environmental Modification 1430 Phosphate Rock Decision Support System U. Singh Reading/Reference Dzotsi et al., Ecol Modelling 221(2010): 2839-2840 Suzette et al., Agron. J 98 (2006): 471-483 Development and Validation of a Phosphate Rock Decision Support System 1500 Break 1530 Exercises: Continued Seasonal Analysis G. Hoogenboom/J. Fugice 1730 Adjourn 7
5. Spatial Application: GSSAT, Case Study Tuesday October 11 0800 Feedback on Exercises and Software G. Hoogenboom/U. Singh 0900 GIS Crop Model Application: GSSAT U. Singh/J. Fugice 1000 Break 1030 Installation and Demonstration of GSSAT J. Fugice/U. Singh Example Hands-on Exercise on Seasonal and Spatial Analysis 1300 Introduction to Case Study Applying GSSAT for Management Recommendation U. Singh/J. Fugice Participants will utilize various management options in GSSAT (planting dates, varieties, residue, fertilizers, irrigation, etc.) to identify efficient treatments as dictated by weather and soil. 1730 Adjourn 8
6. Presentations, Discussion and Future Work Wednesday October 12 0800 Feedback / Continue with Case Study U. Singh/G. Hoogenboom 0900 Finalize Work on Case Study 1030 Break 1100 Participant Presentations J. Fugice 1300 Participant Presentations J. Fugice 1500 Group Discussion G. Hoogenboom/U. Singh/ Workshop Evaluation J. Fugice Potential Applications in East Africa Steven Humphreys Future Plans 1600 Closing Ceremony S. Humphreys 1630 Adjourn 9