RESUME OF AMIT KUMAR SRIVASTAVA

Since 01/2014 Senior Researcher at the Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, University of Bonn, Germany.

04/2011 - 12/2013 Scientific Project Officer (Crop yield Forecasting) at European Commission, Joint Research Center, Italy.

2007 - 2010 Research Associate, Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, University of Bonn, Germany.

2000 - 2002 Assistant Field Officer, Community Development Society, India.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2007 - 2010 : Doctor of Agricultural Sciences from Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, University of Bonn, Germany.

2005 - 2007 : Master of Science (Tropical Forestry & Management) with Current Grade Point (1.9 / 5.0), 82% from Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products, Germany.

2002 - 2004 : Master of Business Administration (Agriculture - Business) with 74.4% marks from V.B.S Purvanchal University, India.

1996 - 2000 : Bachelor of Science (Forest Science) with 81% marks from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, India.

CERTIFICATE COURSES

- Python for Machine Learning. - Big Data Integration and Processing.

- Python for Data Analysis and Visualization. - High-Performance Scientific Computing.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

· Completed Doctor of Agricultural Sciences with “Magna cum laude”.

· Award of University Gold medal for securing 1^st Rank in M.B.A (Agriculture Science).

· Completed Bachelor of Science (Forestry) with honors for securing more than 80% marks.

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN

· UPSCALERS : Upscaling Site-Specific Climate-smart Agriculture and Land use practices to Enhance Regional production Systems in West Africa. 2018-2021 (AU funded)

· GlobeE-BiomassWeb : Improving food security in Africa through increased system productivity of biomass-based value webs. 2014-2018 (BMBF funded)

· USL Stoffluesse NRW : Cross-scale modeling of changes in agricultural structure and agricultural material flows in regions of North Rhine-Westphalia. 2016-2018 (Umweltministerium, NRW)

· AgMIP : Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project. 2017-present ( In 6 initiatives: AgMIP-Wheat; AgMIP-Soybean; AgMIP-Maize-ET; AgMIP-Calibration; AgMIP-Low input smallholder system modelling; AgMIP-Bias Adjustment for Agricultural Models)

· AVEMAC : Assessing Agriculture Vulnerabilities for the design of Effective Measures for Adaptation to Climate Change. 2010-2011 (DG – AGRI, European Commission, Joint Research Center)

· PESETA-II : Projection of Economic impacts of climate change in Sections of the EU based on bottom-up Analysis. 2011 (European Commission, Joint Research Center)

· E-AGRI : Crop Monitoring as an E-agriculture tool in developing countries. 2011-2014, 7th framework program (FP 7)

· CAPRESE : Carbon Preservation and Sequestration in agricultural soils. 2013 (DG – AGRI, European Commission, Joint Research Center)

· ULYSSESS : Understanding and coping with food markets volatility towards more stable world and EU food Systems. 2012-2015 (FP 7)

· GLOBCAST 2 : Global yield forecasting system. 2012-2013 (DG – AGRI, European Commission, Joint Research Center)

· IMPETUS : An Integrated Approach to the Efficient Management of Scarce Water Resources in West Africa. 2008-2010 (BMBF funded)

SOFTWARE COMPETENCE

- Operating System: Windows.

- Other Software: ArcGIS, Python.

- High level languages: C#

- Reference Managers: Endnote, Mendeley.

- Writing Spread sheets, Database management (scripting) and Presentation (MS office packages).

- SIMPLACE (Scientific Impact Assessment and Modelling Platform for Advanced Crop and Ecosystem Management), a software platform for Agro-ecological modelling and impact assessment.

- BioMA (Biophysical Models Applications), a software framework for Agro-ecological modelling; bridge from prototype to operational applications.

MASTER’S THESIS & PROJECT SUPERVISED

· Variability and limitation of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) production in Nigeria: Potential, water-limited and yield gaps. (Martina Pesch) – 2019.

· Climate change impact assessment and adaptation strategies in Maize Yield and Biomass- A study in Ecuador (Gina Lopez) – 2019.

· Characterization of mixed crop livestock systems in West Africa regarding feed and nutrient balances. (S.A.H Ghafari, M. Bekele, T. Jorgi) – 2019.

· A Model Based Estimation of Resource Use Efficiencies in Maize Production in Nigeria. (G. Lopez, H.B. Kolem) – 2018.

· Assessing the Yield Gap and resource use efficiency of maize – a case study in Ghana. (Paul Schmieja & Rene Heyse) – 2016.

· The effect of rainfall variability on maize production in Central and Western Ethiopia. (Girma Abera Tola) – 2015.

MEMBERSHIPS

· Member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).

· Member of the European Geosciences Union (EGU).

· Member of Food Security Information Network (FSIN).

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

25. Tao, F., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Why do crop models diverge substantially in climate impact projections? A comprehensive analysis based on eight barley crop models. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 281,107851; doi:10.1016/j.agrformet.2019.107851.

24. Lopez, G., Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., (2019): A Model-Based Estimation of Resource Use Efficiencies in Maize Production in Nigeria. Sustainability, 11, 5114; doi:10.3390/su11185114.

23. Kuhn, T., Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., (2019): Coupling crop and bio-economic farm modelling to evaluate the revised fertilization regulations in Germany. Agricultural Systems, doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2019.102687.

22. Engida, E., Srivastava, A.K., Kuhn, A., Gaiser, T., (2019): Household welfare implications of better fertilizer access and lower use Inefficiency: Long-term scenarios for Ethiopia. Sustainability, 11, 3952; doi:10.3390/su11143952.

21. Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Faye, B., Gaiser, T., Kuhn, A., Ermias, E., Ewert, F., (2019): Options for Sustainable Intensification of Maize Production in Ethiopia. Sustainability, 11, 1707; doi:10.3390/su11061707.

20. Kimball, B., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Simulation of Maize Evapotranspiration: An Inter-comparison among 29 Maize Models. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 271, 264-284.

19. Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Ermias, E., Kuhn, A., Ewert, F., (2019): Effect of Mineral Fertilizer on Rain Water and Radiation use Efficiencies for Maize yield and biomass productivity in Ethiopia. Agricultural Systems,168, 88-100.

18. Maharjan, G.R., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Effects of input data aggregation on simulated crop yields in temperate and Mediterranean climates. European Journal of Agronomy,103, 32-46.

17. Mboh, C.M., Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F., (2018): Impact of improved root length densities on grain yield and above ground biomass simulations of water-stressed spring wheat from a 1D field scale model. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. DOI:10.1111/jac.12306

16. Hoffman, M., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2017): How does inter-annual variability of attainable yield affect the magnitude of yield gaps for wheat and maize?An analysis at ten sites. Agricultural Systems. DOI:10.1016/j.agsy.2017.03.012

15. Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Zhao, G., Ewert, F., (2017): Climate change impact under alternate realizations of climate scenarios on maize yield and biomass in Ghana. Agricultural Systems. DOI:10.1016/j.agsy.2017.03.011

14. Durand, J.L.., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2017): How accurately do maize crop models simulate the interactions of atmospheric CO₂ concentration levels with limited water supply on water use and yield? European Journal of Agronomy, DOI: 10.1016/j.eja.2017.01.002

13. Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F., (2017): Impact of climatic variables on the spatial and temporal variability of crop yield and biomass gap in Sub-Saharan Africa – a case study in Central Ghana. Field Crops Research, 203, 33-46.

12. Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Webber, H., Ewert, F., (2016): Effect of sowing date distributions on simulation of maize yields at regional scale – A case study in Central Ghana, West Africa. Agricultural Systems, 147, 10-23.

11. Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F., (2016): Climate change impact and potential adaptation strategies under alternate climate scenarios for Yam production in the sub-humid savannah zone of West Africa. Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change, 21, 955-968.

10. Donatelli, M., Srivastava, A.K., Duvellier, G., Niemeyer, S., Fumagalli, D., (2015): Climate change impact and potential adaptation strategies under alternate realizations of climate scenarios for major crops in Europe. Environmental Research Letters, 10, 1-12

9. Srivastava, A.K., Brackhage, C., Dudel, E. Gert., (2013): Prospects of Phytostabilization of Uranium Contaminations using Alnus glutinosa L. Journal of Plant Nutrition, DOI:10.1080/01904167.2013.766205.

8. Dagbenonbakin, G.D., Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Goldbach, H. (2013): Maize nutrient assessment in Benin Republic: Case of Upper Ouémé Catchment. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 36(4), 587-606.

7. Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Cornet, D., Ewert, F. (2012): Estimation of effective fallow availability for the prediction of yam productivity at the regional scale using model-based multiple scenario analysis. Field Crops Research. 131, 32-39.

6. Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Paeth, H., Ewert, F. (2012): The impact of climate change on yam (Dioscorea alata) yield in the savanna zone of West Africa. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 153, 57-64.

5. Dagbenonbakin, G.D., Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Goldbach, H. (2012): Diagnosis and Recommendation Integrated system: A tool for detecting nutrient deficiencies in Yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Journal of Plant Nutrition, 35(14), 2124-2134.

4. Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T. (2010): Simulating biomass accumulation and yield of yam (Dioscorea alata) in Upper Ouémé Basin (Benin Republic) - I. Compilation of physiological parameters and calibration at field scale. Field Crops Research. 116, 23-29.

3. Srivastava, A.K., Dagbenonbakin, G. D., Gaiser, T. (2010): Effect of fertilization on Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) biomass production. Journal of Plant Nutrition 33 (7), 1056-1065.

2. Srivastava, A.K., Kanninkpo, C., Gaiser, T. (2009): Response of Lowland Rice to Iron Toxicity at Different Slope Positions: A Case Study in Upper Oueme Basin, Benin Republic. Agricultural Journal, 4(5): 226-230.

1. Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T. (2008): Biomass production and Partitioning pattern of Yam (Dioscorea rotundata). Agricultural Journal, 3: 334-337.

BOOKS

4. Francisco J. Fernandez., Srivastava, A.K., et al. (2014): Still a challenge – interaction of biophysical and economic models for crop production and market analysis, EU 7^th Framework Programme, Project 312182 KBBE.2012.1.4-05,hhtp://www.fp7-ulysses.eu/96pp.

3. Ciscar, J-C., Srivastava, A.K., et al. (2014): Climate Impacts in Europe: Results from the JRC PESETA II Project. JRC Scientific and Political Reports, EUR26586EN.

2. Donatelli, M., Duvellier, G., Fumagalli, D., Srivastava, A.K., et.al. (2012): Assessing agriculture vulnerabilities for the design of effective measures for adaptation to climate change. Institute of Environment and Sustainability, Joint Research Centre, Italy, ISBN: 978-92-79-23344-9.

1. Srivastava, A.K. (2010): Management of Yam Production. Publication: VDM Verlag Dr. Muller Aktiengesellschaft & Co. KG, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-639-13878-8.

PUBLICATIONS UNDER PEER – REVIEW

7- Wallach, D., Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): Crop model prediction of wheat phenology with emphasis on calibration? (In European Journal of Agronomy).

6- Falconier, G., Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): Modeling of climate change impacts on maize yields under low-nitrogen conditions in sub-Saharan Africa (In Global Change Biology).

5- Guoqing, Le., Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): Effects of Stomatal Regulation and Hydraulic Resistance Variation on Water Transport in Iso/Anisohydric Plants: A Simulated Comparison between Sunflower and Maize. (In Water Resources Research).

4- Zeng, W., Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): Parameter sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of radiation interception models for intercropping systems based on the extended Fourier Amplitude Sensitivity Test Method. (In Agronomy).

3- Guoqing, Le., Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): Effect of Vertically Heterogeneous Soil Salinity on Morphological Characteristics, Biomass Accumulation, Root Distribution, and Transpiration of Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.). (In Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences).

2- Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): Implication of different sets of climate variables on regional Maize yield simulations - A case study in Sub-Saharan Africa. (In Atmosphere).

1- Wallach, D., Srivastava, A.K et al., (2019): How well can crop models predict phenology with emphasis on the effect of calibration? (In Agricultural and Forest Meteorology).

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

35) Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2020): Impact of different sets of climate variables on regional Maize yield simulations- A case study in Sub-Saharan Africa iCROPM, Montpellier, France.

34) Kimball.... Srivastava, A.K., et al. iCROPM, Montpellier, France.

33) Gatien... Srivastava, A.K., et al. iCROPM, Montpellier, France.

32) Kothari, K., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): First Soybean Multi-model Sensitivity Analysis to CO2, Temperature, Water, and Nitrogen. iCROPM, Montpellier, France.

31) Salmeron, M., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Soybean multi-model sensitivity analysis for prediction of seed nitrogen, biological N fixation, and N cycling. iCROPM, Montpellier, France.

30) Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Impact of climate on the Cassava yield and Biomass gap variability in Sub-Saharan Africa- A case study in Nigeria. (Tropentag).

29) Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Sustainable intensification in maize production system in Ghana – A regional assessment (ISEM).

28) Tao, F., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019): Why do crop models diverge substantially in climate impact projections?. 3rd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference 2019, Budapest, Hungary.

27) Koch, M., Srivastava, A.K. (2019): Modelling impact of possible future changes in agro-climate and technology on wheat and maize yields around the globe. 3rd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference 2019.

26) Falconnier, G., Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2019) :Model intercomparison of maize response to climate change in low-input smallholder cropping systems. 3rd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference 2019, Budapest, Hungary.

25) Srivastava, A.K., et al., (2018): Model based Estimation of Resource Use Efficiency in Current Maize Production Systems in Nigeria. AGU, Washington D.C. (December, 2018).

24) Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2018) : Options for sustainable intensification of maize production in Nigeria. Tropentag 2018, Ghent, Belgium.

23) Gaiser, T., Srivastava, A.K., et al. (2018) : Impact of climate change on crop production in Sub-Saharan Africa : what do we know about its spatial variability ? WASCAL Science Symposium, Accra, Ghana.

22) Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2017) : Model based estimation of Resource use efficiency in current Maize production systems in Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria. GlobE status seminar 2017, Berlin,Germany.

21) Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2017) : Estimation of Fertilizer use efficiency under Maize production system in Ethiopia. Tropentag 2017, Bonn,Germany.

20) Durand, J.L., Srivastava, A.K. et al. (2017) : Atmospheric CO₂ concentration impacts on maize yield performance under dry conditions : do crop model simulate it right ? Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol.19, EGU2017-15442-1, Vienna, Austria.

19) Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F., (2016) : Assessing the yield gap and resource use efficiency of Maize- A case study in Ethiopia. AgMIP6, 6th Global workshop of the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project, Montpellier, France.

18) Srivastava, A.K., Zhao, G., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2015) : Climate change impact under climate scenarios on maize yield in Ghana. International Crop Modelling Symposium 2015, Berlin, Germany.

17) Delusca, K., Srivastava, A.K. et al. (2015) : Do maize crop models catch the impact of future (CO₂) on maize yield and water use ? International Crop Modelling Symposium 2015, Berlin, Germany.

16) Srivastava, A.K., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2015) : Yield and Biomass Gap Analysis of Maize in Ethiopia-A case study of Oromia region. Tropentag 2015, Berlin,Germany.

15) Srivastava, A.K., Agyare W.A., Mboh, C.M., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2015) : Yield Gap Analysis of Maize in Central Ghana. Plant 2030, Potsdam,Germany.

14) Webber, H., Oomen, R., Gaiser, T., Teixeira, E., Zhao, G., Srivastava, A.K., Zimmermann, A., Wallach, D., Ewert, F. (2015) : Uncertainty in future European irrigation water demand. International Crop Modelling Symposium 2015, Berlin,Germany.

13) Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Ewert, F. (2014) : Bridging the gap between increasing knowledge and decreasing resources. Torpentag 2014, Prague, Czech Republic.

12) Ceglar, A., Srivastava, A.K., et al. (2013) : Carbon PREservation and SEquestration in agricultural soils (CAPRESE-Soil project): The impact of different climate change mitigation measures on crop production. 6^th CGMS Expert meeting, Joint Research Commission, Ispra, Italy.

11) Donatelli, M., Srivastava, A.K., Duvellier, G., Niemeyer, S. (2013): Impact Assessment and Adaptation of Crops under Climate Change at EU27 scale. 4th Annual Global Workshop, AgMIP, NewYork (USA).

10) Ceglar, A., Srivastava, A.K., Chukaliev, O., Duveiller, G., Niemeyer, S. (2013): The impact of climate change on grain maize production over Europe - adaptation with different irrigation strategies. American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting Abstracts 1, 1082.

9) Ciscar, J-C., Srivastava, A., et al. (2013): Climate impacts in Europe: an integrated economic assessment (preliminary results of the JRC PESETA II project). Impacts World 2013: International Conference on Climate Change Effects. Potsdam, 27-30 May, 2013. http://climate-impacts-2013.org/files/cwi_ciscar.pdf.

8) Donatelli, M., Srivastava, A.K., Duvellier, G., Niemeyer, S. (2012): ESA12 - connecting agronomists. 12^th Congress of the European Society for Agronomy. Helsinki, Finland, 20-24 August, 2012.

7) Srivastava, A.K., Donatelli, M., T., Duvellier, G., Niemeyer, S. (2012): Managing Resources of a limited Planet: Pathways and Visions under Uncertainty. 6^th International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software. UFZ, Leipzig, Germany, 1-5 July, 2012. http://www.iemss.org/society/index.php/iemss-2012-proceedings.

6) Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T., Kanninkpo, C. (2009): Reducing the effect of iron toxicity in lowland rice through bunding and fertilizer application. The Proceedings of the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium XVI. University of California, Davis. Paper 1053.

5) Gaiser, T, Paeth, H., Giertz, S., Kuhn, A., Thamm, H.-P., Judex, M., Gruber, I., Röhrig, J., Steup, G.,Hiepe, C., Heuer, K.-O., Srivastava, A., Goldbach, H. (2009): Sécurité alimentaire au Bénin: Développement des systèmes de support à la prise de décision sur différentes échelles spatiales. In : Mulindabigwi, V., Gaiser , T. (eds.), Concepts et outils pour une gestion durable des ressources en eau. Book of abstracts, International Conference, Cotonou, 11 -12 March 2009. p.36.

4) Srivastava, A., Dagbenonbakin, G.D., Gaiser, T. (2009): Effect of fertilization on Yam (Dioscorea rotundata) biomass production. In: Global Change in Africa - Projections, Mitigation and Adaptation. Book of Abstracts, Cologne 2-4/6/2009. p.117.

3) Gaiser, T, Paeth, H., Giertz, S., Kuhn, A., Thamm, H.-P., Gruber, I., Röhrig, J.. Steup, G., Hiepe, C., Heuer, K.-O., Srivastava, A., Menz, G., Heckelei, T., Diekkrüger, B., Goldbach, H. (2008): Integration of biophysical and economic models into a decision support framework for sustainable food production and natural resource management in Benin. In: Vielhauer, K. et al., Proceedings of the International Conference “Global Change and Water Resources in West Africa”, Ouagadougou, 25-28 Aug. 2008. p.50.

2) Gaiser, T., Paeth, H., Giertz, S., Kuhn, A., Thamm, H.-P., Gruber, I., Röhrig, J., Steup, G., Hiepe, C., Heuer, K.-O., Srivastava, A. and Goldbach, H. (2008): Food security in Benin: Development of decision support systems at different spatial scales. In: Vielhauer, K. et al., Proceedings of the international Conference “Global Change and Water Resources in West Africa”, Ouagadougou, 25-28 Aug. 2008. p. 80.

1) Srivastava, A.K., Gaiser, T. (2008): Partitioning pattern and Biomass Production of Yam (D. rotundata). In: Competition for Resources in a changing world: New Drive for Rural Development. Book of Abstracts, Stuttgart-Hohenheim, 2008. p175

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PUBLICATIONS

22) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava, , M. vd. Berg. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe-December 2013, Vol. 21, No. 12, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

21) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava, , M. vd. Berg. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe-November 2013, Vol. 21, No. 11, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

20) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava, , M. vd. Berg. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe-October 2013, Vol. 21, No. 10, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

19) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava, , M. vd. Berg. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe-September 2013, Vol. 21, No. 9, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

18) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, M. vd. Berg, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe-August 2013, Vol. 21, No. 8, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

17) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, M. vd. Berg, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe -July 2013, Vol. 21, No. 7, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

16) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, M. vd. Berg, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe -June 2013, Vol. 21, No. 6, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

15) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, M. vd. Berg, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe -May 2013, Vol. 21, No. 5, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

14) B. Baruth, I. Biavetti, A. Ceglar, O. Chukaliev, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, S. Garcia Condado, J. Hooker, S. Karetoss, R. Lecerf, O. Leo, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, M. vd. Berg, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2013): Crop monitoring in Europe -April 2013, Vol. 21, No. 4, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

13) B. Baruth, M. Bettio, O. Chukaliev, J. Bojanowski, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2012): Crop monitoring in Europe -November 2012, Vol. 20, No. 11, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

12) B. Baruth, M. Bettio, O. Chukaliev, J. Bojanowski, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2012): Crop monitoring in Europe -October 2012, Vol. 20, No. 10, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

11) B. Baruth, M. Bettio, O. Chukaliev, J. Bojanowski, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, W. Kasperska Wolowicz, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2012): Crop monitoring in Europe -September 2012, Vol. 20, No. 9, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

10) B. Baruth, M. Bettio, O. Chukaliev, J. Bojanowski, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, W. Kasperska Wolowicz, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2012): Crop monitoring in Europe -August 2012, Vol. 20, No. 8, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

9) B. Baruth, M. Bettio, O. Chukaliev, J. Bojanowski, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, W. Kasperska Wolowicz, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2012): Crop monitoring in Europe -July 2012, Vol. 20, No. 7, ISNN 1831-9424, European Commission.

8) B. Baruth, M. Bettio, O. Chukaliev, J. Bojanowski, A. Bussay, G. Duveiller, G. Fontana, W. Kasperska Wolowicz, R. Lopez, A. Maiorano, L. Seguini, A. Srivastava. (2012): Crop monitoring in Europe -June 2012, Vol. 20, No. 6, ISNN 1831-9793, European Commission.

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REFERENCES

Dr. Thomas Gaiser (Associate Professor) Prof. Marcello Donatelli (Director)

INRES, University of Bonn CRA-CIN (Research Centre for Industrial Crop)

Katzenburgweg 5, D-53115 Bonn, Germany Via di Corticella 133, 40128 Bologna, Italy.

Email: tgaiser@uni-bonn.de Email: marcello.donatelli@crea.gov.it