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MF3740 Understanding Growing Degree Days

by Aleksey Y. Sheshukov et al.

  • Published Date: Jun 2026
Understanding Growing Degree Days
Understanding Growing Degree Days

Temperature is a major environmental driver for nearly all aspects of crop growth and development. Understanding crop temperature requirements and managing the impacts of temperature limits is crucial for optimizing crop productivity and resilience to climate variability. 8 pages, color.

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