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ProbApple – A probabilistic model to forecast apple yield and quality

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  • Schmitz, Christine
  • Zimmermann, Lars
  • Schiffers, Katja
  • Balmer, Martin
  • Luedeling, Eike

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Fruit yield and quality are critical determinants of the economic performance of apple orchards. However, these economic metrics are highly uncertain due to various quality-reducing factors during the growing season, and fruit growers would greatly benefit from reliable predictions.

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  • Schmitz, Christine & Zimmermann, Lars & Schiffers, Katja & Balmer, Martin & Luedeling, Eike, 2025. "ProbApple – A probabilistic model to forecast apple yield and quality," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 226(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:agisys:v:226:y:2025:i:c:s0308521x25000381
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104298
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