Improved Pollen Tube Growth Model Interface
AgWeatherNet has released a refreshed and user-friendly interface for the Apple Pollen Tube Growth Model. The model continues to serve as a valuable tool for optimizing bloom-time chemical thinning strategies.
What’s New?
This updated version now includes interactive charts that allow users to better visualize pollen tube growth over time, along with supporting tables that present key data in an easy-to-read format. Updated documentation is also available to help guide users through input selection, interpreting the model results, and recommended actions based on model output. to make informed thinning decisions.
How to Access?
You can access the new page from the Main Menu (Models –> Apple –> Pollen Tube Model) or directly via this link. For more information on how to use the Pollen Tube Growth Model, visit the Help section, or click this link.
Image1: Interactive fullscreen mode enhances clarity and allows for easier data visualization of model results
Image 2: Styling updates to the Growth and GDD Tables improve readability and usability
Image 3: Growth and GDD Charts now support interactive features for easier interpretation of model output.
Acknowledgements
We acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of AgWeatherNet developer Venkata Badam for the redesign and development of the updated Apple Pollen Tube Growth Model interface.
Contact
Jaitun Patel
Weather Data Scientist
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