Evaluation and Calibration of the Carbohydrate Assimilation, Partitioning, and Transport Processes in the L-PEACH Model

The original model contained more than thirty-two functions describing theoretical responses of each module type to various parameters. Many of these functions were similar; so, the model was simplified by replacing the similarly shaped functions with a single function that is scaled for the particular relationships of other various components. Architectural components were also improved; but, these will be reported in a separate paper. An important new practical feature is that the model outputs can be saved at the end of several years of the simulation and then the model can be repeatedly restarted from the same point. This allows in silico management experiments (eg.,.tree pruning and fruit thinning). Calibration and evaluation of the electrical circuit analogy for distributing carbohydrate Due to the extreme complexity of the interactions of the components of the model, the most difficult aspect of calibration and quantitative evaluation has been the development of meaningful tools for systematically displaying quantitative outputs and tracking the behavior of individual modules in connection with other components of the model. Subroutines to automatically transfer