Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-3 | Issue-04 | 356-364
Original Research Article
Calibration and Validation of DSSAT Model for Simulating Wheat Yield in Bangladesh
Apurba K. Choudhury, S. Ishtiaque, R. Sen, M.A.H.S. Jahan, S. Akhter, F. Ahmed, Jatish C. Biswas, M. Manirruzaman, M. B. Hossain, M. Muinnuddin Miah, M. M. Rahman, Taslima Zahan, A.S.M.M.R. Khan, Naveen Kalra
Published : April 30, 2018
Abstract
Crop simulation models are used in predicting crop productivity under
various crop management options and changing climatic parameters that require
determination of genetic coefficient of a crop cultivar. Successful use of a crop model
depends on the accuracy of calibration and validation of different parameters. This
paper aimed to evaluate the DSSAT (v4.6) crop model in Bangladesh for wheat
production. Genetic co-efficient of four wheat cultivars (BARI Gom-25, 26, 27 & 28)
were determined through DSSAT model. Experimental data on irrigation and
nitrogen effect on wheat production was used for model calibration and date of
sowing effect for model validation. Model evaluation results showed closer
estimation of crop growth duration, grain and biomass yields. Percent error difference
in grain yield of wheat varieties (BARI Gom- 25, 26, 27 and 28) between simulated
and observed values were 10.98%, 8.70%, 10.79% and 8.94%, respectively.
Relationship between simulated and observed grain yields, and simulated and
observed crop duration both at calibration and validation process are strong having
higher R2 value. The model has been successfully calibrated and validated for wheat
growing in Bangladesh environment and can now it can be taken for further
applications in natural resources management and climate change impact studies.