Overview
Background
In my PhD I analysed and modelled biophysical processes (light interception, transpiration and photosynthesis) and their relationships in apple and pear trees during the growing season and at different levels of plant water status. During this time I collaborated in the upgrade of a functional-structural peach model (L-PEACH). Later I focused my research on the effect of carbohydrates on grapevine and berry growth, as well as the effects of light, temperature and VPD on carbon assimilation and transpiration both at leaf and canopy level.
Currently, I am undertaking research on improving management practices in avocado, macadamia and mango. I am focused on studying architecture, vegetative vigour, crop load and light interception using functional-structural plant modelling to understand the interactions between management practices, environmental factors, plant carbon balance and growth.
Availability
- Dr Inigo Auzmendi is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy of Engineering (Agronomy and Food Industry), Universidad Pública de Navarra
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Relationship between daily intercepted radiation and tree transpiration in pear
Auzmendi, I., Mata, M., del Campo, J., Lopez, G., Girona, J. and Marsal, J. (2023). Relationship between daily intercepted radiation and tree transpiration in pear. XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022): International Symposium on Water: a Worldwide Challenge for Horticulture!, Angers, France, 14-20 August 2022. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2023.1373.6
2023
Conference Publication
Studying spatial variability of fruit size within the tree canopy with a functional-structural plant model
Auzmendi, I. and Hanan, J.S. (2023). Studying spatial variability of fruit size within the tree canopy with a functional-structural plant model. XXXI International Horticultural Congress (IHC2022): International Symposium on Innovative Perennial Crops Management, Angers, France, 14-20 August 2022. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2023.1366.23
2022
Conference Publication
Virtual plants for interpreting the effects of planting density on yield in young macadamia orchards
Auzmendi, I., Wilkie, J.D. and Hanan, J. (2022). Virtual plants for interpreting the effects of planting density on yield in young macadamia orchards. XII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Wenatchee, WA United States, 26-30 July 2021. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2022.1346.69
2020
Journal Article
Investigating tree and fruit growth through functional-structural modelling: implications of carbon autonomy at different scales
Auzmendi, Inigo and Hanan, Jim S. (2020). Investigating tree and fruit growth through functional-structural modelling: implications of carbon autonomy at different scales. Annals of Botany, 126 (4), 775-788. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcaa098
2020
Conference Publication
Investigating the effects of planting density and tree size on yield through functional-structural modeling
Auzmendi, I. and Hanan, J. (2020). Investigating the effects of planting density and tree size on yield through functional-structural modeling. XXX International Horticultural Congress IHC2018: International Symposium on Cultivars, Rootstocks and Management Systems of Deciduous Fruit and Fruit Tree Behaviour in Dynamic Environments, Istanbul, Turkey, 12-16 August 2018. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1281.69
2019
Conference Publication
Using L-studio to visualize data and modify plant architecture for agronomic purposes: visualization and modification of plant architecture with L-studio
Auzmendi, Inigo and Hanan, Jim (2019). Using L-studio to visualize data and modify plant architecture for agronomic purposes: visualization and modification of plant architecture with L-studio. 6th International Symposium on Plant Growth Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Applications (PMA 2018), Hefei, China, 4-8 November 2018. New York, NY, United States: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/PMA.2018.8611586
2018
Conference Publication
Can greater understanding of macadamia canopy architecture lay the foundation for orchard productivity improvements?
Toft, B.D., Hanan, J. S., Topp, B., Auzmendi, I. and Wilkie, J.D. (2018). Can greater understanding of macadamia canopy architecture lay the foundation for orchard productivity improvements?. XI International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Geneva, NY United States, 28 August - 2 September 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/actahortic.2018.1228.7
2018
Conference Publication
Demonstrative simulations of L-PEACH: a computer-based model to understand how peach trees grow
Lopez, G., Da Silva, D., Auzmendi, I., Favreau, R. R. and DeJong, T. M. (2018). Demonstrative simulations of L-PEACH: a computer-based model to understand how peach trees grow. XI International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Bologna, Italy, 28 August-2 September 2016. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1228.2
2018
Conference Publication
Using functional-structural modeling of carbon acquisition and utilization to understand fruit size distribution in tree canopies
Auzmendi, I. and Hanan, J. S. (2018). Using functional-structural modeling of carbon acquisition and utilization to understand fruit size distribution in tree canopies. XI International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, Bologna, Italy, 28 August-2 September 2017. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1228.8
2017
Conference Publication
Modeling final leaf length as a function of carbon availability during the elongation period
Auzmendi, I. , Hanan, J, Da Silva, D. , Favreau, R. and DeJong, T. M. (2017). Modeling final leaf length as a function of carbon availability during the elongation period. X International Symposium on Modelling in Fruit Research and Orchard Management, Montpellier, France, 2-5 June 2015. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1160.11
2016
Conference Publication
Leaf area to fruit weight ratios for maximising grape berry weight, sugar concentration and anthocyanin content during ripening
Auzmendi, I. and Holzapfel, B. P. (2016). Leaf area to fruit weight ratios for maximising grape berry weight, sugar concentration and anthocyanin content during ripening. XXIX International Horticultural Congress on Horticulture: Sustaining Lives, Livelihoods and Landscapes (IHC2014): IV International Symposium on Tropical Wines and International Symposium on Grape and Wine Production in Diverse Regions, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 17-22 August 2014. Leuven, Belgium: International Society for Horticultural Science. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1115.19
2015
Conference Publication
Spatially explicit individual-based modelling of insect- plant interactions: effects of level of detail in Queensland fruit fly models
Wang, Ming, Cribb, Bronwen, Auzmendi, Inigo and Hanan, Jim (2015). Spatially explicit individual-based modelling of insect- plant interactions: effects of level of detail in Queensland fruit fly models. International Congress on Modelling and Simulation, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 29 November to 4 December 2015. Gold Coast, QLD, Australia: MSSANZ.
2013
Journal Article
Daily photosynthetic radiation use efficiency for apple and pear leaves: seasonal changes and estimation of canopy net carbon exchange rate
Auzmendi, I., Marsal, J., Girona, J. and Lopez, G. (2013). Daily photosynthetic radiation use efficiency for apple and pear leaves: seasonal changes and estimation of canopy net carbon exchange rate. European Journal of Agronomy, 51, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.eja.2013.05.007
2011
Journal Article
Linking water stress effects on carbon partitioning by introducing a xylem circuit into L-PEACH
Da Silva, David, Favreau, Romeo, Auzmendi, Inigo and DeJong, Theodore M. (2011). Linking water stress effects on carbon partitioning by introducing a xylem circuit into L-PEACH. Annals of Botany, 108 (6), 1135-1145. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcr072
2011
Journal Article
Intercepted radiation by apple canopy can be used as a basis for irrigation scheduling
Auzmendi, I., Mata, M., Lopez, G., Girona, J. and Marsal, J. (2011). Intercepted radiation by apple canopy can be used as a basis for irrigation scheduling. Agricultural Water Management, 98 (5), 886-892. doi: 10.1016/j.agwat.2011.01.001
2008
Journal Article
Use of recombinant iron-superoxide dismutase as a marker of nitrative stress
Larrainzar, Estibaliz, Urarte, Estibaliz, Auzmendi, Inigo, Ariz, Idoia, Arrese-Igor, Cesar, Gonzalez, Esther M. and Moran, Jose F. (2008). Use of recombinant iron-superoxide dismutase as a marker of nitrative stress. Methods in Enzymology, 437, 605-618. doi: 10.1016/S0076-6879(07)37031-6
2008
Journal Article
A self-induction method to produce high quantities of recombinant functional flavo-leghemoglobin reductase
Urarte, Estibaliz, Auzmendi, Inigo, Rol, Selene, Ariz, Idoia, Aparicio-Tejo, Pedro, Arredondo-Peter, Raul and Moran, Jose F. (2008). A self-induction method to produce high quantities of recombinant functional flavo-leghemoglobin reductase. Methods in Enzymology, 436, 411-423. doi: 10.1016/S0076-6879(08)36023-6
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Computational modelling approach to understanding shoot architecture including plant branching and flowering.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jim Hanan, Dr Nicole Fortuna, Professor Christine Beveridge
Completed supervision
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2019
Doctor Philosophy
Phenotypic and genotypic diversity in macadamia canopy architecture, flowering and yield
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Bruce Topp, Dr Jim Hanan
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