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The study of the soybean yield variability influenced by the climate contributes to the planning of strategies to mitigate its negative effects. Thus, our aim was to calibrate agrometeorological models for soybean yield forecast and identify the weather variables that most influence soybean yield. This study used historical series of climate and soybean yield data from soybean-producing locations in the Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil. The historical climate series was 20 years (2000–2019). The soybean production, yield, and planted area data of the localities were in the period from 2009–2018. Multiple linear regression analysis was the statistical tool used for data modeling. The models from the north and central regions forecast of anticipation of 2 months since the final data necessary to apply the model were EXCJANc and PJANc, respectively. The models calibrated for the southern region reported anticipation of one month since the final data necessary to apply the model was EXCFEVc. The calibrated models used to forecast soybean yield as a function of climatic conditions have a high degree of significance (p < 0.05), high accuracy and errors lower. The models for the northern and central regions show a prevision of anticipation of 2 months before soybean harvest, a period that is essential for producers to be able to conduct pre- and post-harvest planning. The climate variable with the greatest negative influence (r = − 0.54) on soybean yield in Mato Grosso do Sul state was water stress in December.
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We thank the Federal Institute of Mato Grosso Sul, Campus Naviraí, for funding this research.
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This research was supported by the IFMS - Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Mato Grosso do Sul - Campus of Naviraí, Naviraí, Brasil.
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LEOA conceived of the project and together with GBT designed the study. GBT, JRSCM and KCM were responsible for collected the data and carried out the statistical analyses. JAL and PAL were responsible for the field work. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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de Oliveira Aparecido, L.E., Torsoni, G.B., da Silva Cabral de Moraes, J.R. et al. Modeling the impact of agrometeorological variables on soybean yield in the Mato Grosso Do Sul: 2000–2019. Environ Dev Sustain 23, 5151–5164 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-020-00807-w
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