This course describes surface- atmosphere interaction and its relevancy to agriculture. It also explains the various requirements for crop growth and how crop production can be improved.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course the student should be able to:
Describe the various wind and temperature profiles in different atmospheric conditions
Explain Richardson’s number and describe its applications
Describe the different processes that determine crop growth and development
Describe the major climatic influences on growth and development of crops.
Describe the different methods used for modifying microclimates of crops.
Describe the different crop models available and their applicability to crop growth and development.