Preparatory steps for a robust dynamic model for organically bound tritium dynamics in agricultural crops

Journal Article · Sun Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2015 · Fusion Science and Technology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.13182/FST14-T59· OSTI ID:22429746

Melintescu, A.; Galeriu, D. ^[1]; Diabate, S.; Strack, S. ^[2]

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1. 'Horia Hulubei' National Institute for Physics and Nuclear Engineering, Bucharest-Magurele (Romania)
2. Institute of Toxicology and Genetics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology - KIT, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (Germany)

The processes involved in tritium transfer in crops are complex and regulated by many feedback mechanisms. A full mechanistic model is difficult to develop due to the complexity of the processes involved in tritium transfer and environmental conditions. First, a review of existing models (ORYZA2000, CROPTRIT and WOFOST) presenting their features and limits, is made. Secondly, the preparatory steps for a robust model are discussed, considering the role of dry matter and photosynthesis contribution to the OBT (Organically Bound Tritium) dynamics in crops.

• OSTI ID: 22429746
• Journal Information: Fusion Science and Technology, Vol. 67, Issue 3; Conference: TRITIUM 2013: 10. International Conference on Tritium Science and Technology, Nice Acropolis (France), 21-25 Oct 2013; Other Information: Country of input: France; 16 refs.; ISSN 1536-1055
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE
CROPS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PHOTOSYNTHESIS
SIMULATION
TRITIUM