Comparing mechanistic and empirical model projections of crop suitability and productivity: Implications for ecological forecasting

Author

Lyndon D. Estes, Bethany A. Bradley, H. Beukes, D.G. Hole, M. Lau, Michael Oppenheimer, R. Schulze, M.A. Tadross, W. R. Turner

Publication Year

2013

Type

Journal Article

Abstract

Intercomparison of mechanistic and empirical models is an important step towards improving projections of potential species distribution and abundance. We aim to compare suitability and productivity estimates for a well‐understood crop species to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of mechanistic versus empirical modelling.

Journal

Global Ecology and Biogeography

Volume

Vol. 22

Issue

Issue 8

Type of Article

Research paper

Publication Type

Articles

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