Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model

Effective fertilization management is crucial for enhancing the yield and quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.). This study uses the CROPGRO model, calibrated with field data from 2021 and validated using 2022–23 data, to determine optimal fertilization regimes. The simulations reveal that nitro...

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Main Authors: Jianchao Liu, Jinping Li, Kan Lv, Dan He
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Published: American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) 2025-04-01
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description Effective fertilization management is crucial for enhancing the yield and quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.). This study uses the CROPGRO model, calibrated with field data from 2021 and validated using 2022–23 data, to determine optimal fertilization regimes. The simulations reveal that nitrogen applications of 180 to 220 kg·hm−2 are ideal for maximizing head weight, whereas 300 kg·hm−2 of nitrogen is optimal for protein content, and 100 to 140 kg·hm−2 for the best harvest index. The most effective fertilization strategy involves applying 210 kg·hm−2 of nitrogen, along with 105 kg·hm−2 of phosphorus and 210 kg·hm−2 of potassium, during the seedling and maturity stages. This regime enhances nutrient use efficiency and supports sustainable agricultural practices.
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spelling doaj-art-d79fc84fa268498b8db55380adab039a2025-08-20T01:55:51ZengAmerican Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)HortScience2327-98342025-04-01605https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18060-24Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO ModelJianchao Liu0Jinping Li1Kan Lv2Dan He3Jiyang College of Zhejiang A & F University, Zhuji 311800, Zhejiang, China; College of Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, China; Postdoctoral Research Station, Jinyun Zhejiang University Science and Technology Agricultural Demonstration Base Co., Ltd., Jinyun 321400, Zhejiang, China; and Zhuji City Economic Specialty Station of Zhejiang Province, Zhuji 311800, Zhejiang, ChinaCollege of Energy and Power Engineering, Lanzhou University of Technology, Lanzhou 730050, ChinaPostdoctoral Research Station, Jinyun Zhejiang University Science and Technology Agricultural Demonstration Base Co., Ltd., Jinyun 321400, Zhejiang, ChinaZhuji City Economic Specialty Station of Zhejiang Province, Zhuji 311800, Zhejiang, ChinaEffective fertilization management is crucial for enhancing the yield and quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.). This study uses the CROPGRO model, calibrated with field data from 2021 and validated using 2022–23 data, to determine optimal fertilization regimes. The simulations reveal that nitrogen applications of 180 to 220 kg·hm−2 are ideal for maximizing head weight, whereas 300 kg·hm−2 of nitrogen is optimal for protein content, and 100 to 140 kg·hm−2 for the best harvest index. The most effective fertilization strategy involves applying 210 kg·hm−2 of nitrogen, along with 105 kg·hm−2 of phosphorus and 210 kg·hm−2 of potassium, during the seedling and maturity stages. This regime enhances nutrient use efficiency and supports sustainable agricultural practices.https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/60/5/article-p715.xmlcabbagecropgro modelfertilization regimesoptimizationsimulation analysis
spellingShingle Jianchao Liu
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Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model
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cabbage
cropgro model
fertilization regimes
optimization
simulation analysis
title Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model
title_full Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model
title_fullStr Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model
title_full_unstemmed Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model
title_short Impacts of Fertilization Regimes on Cabbage Growth Based on the CROPGRO Model
title_sort impacts of fertilization regimes on cabbage growth based on the cropgro model
topic cabbage
cropgro model
fertilization regimes
optimization
simulation analysis
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