Dry matter map

This map shows the dry matter in t/ha. Dry matter is an important indicator because it corresponds to the growth of the plant. Dry matter is also known as anhydrous biomass or “dry weight” of plants. It consists of all organic and inorganic components that the plant has built up or absorbed up to that point, e.g. protein, chlorophyll, starch, cellulose, nutrients.

Main advantages:

- Monitoring plant growth

- Culture determination

- Growth regulator use and fungicide applications at zone-specific rates

- Comparison of fields within and between companies, regions or even worldwide

- Derivation of critical nutrient rates (e.g. nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and magnesium) for optimal growth and yield