Parameter

Definition

Base Value

Range

LAIMX1

Fraction of the maximum plant leaf area index corresponding to the 1^st point on the optimal leaf area development curve

0.05

0 - 1

CHTMX

Plant’s potential maximum canopy height (m)

6

0.1 - 20

FRGRW1

Fraction of growing season corresponding to the 1^st point on the optimal leaf area development curve

0.05

0 - 1

RDMX

Maximum rooting depth for plant (mm)

3.5

0 - 3

BLAI

Potential maximum leaf area index for the plant

5

0.5 - 10

BIOE

Radiation use efficiency in ambient CO₂ ((kg/ha)/(MJ/m²))

15

10 - 90

DLAI

Fraction of growing season at which senescence becomes the dominant growth process

0.99

0.15 - 1