Characterization of spatial and temporal combinations of climatic factors affecting yields: An empirical model applied to the French barley belt

The adaptation of genotypes to environmental conditions is one of the main levers for maintaining an acceptable level of production, both in terms of quality and quantity. To breed suitable genotypes and for the farmers to choose the most adapted one to his farm conditions, the factors affecting production must be precisely characterized. Here, we analyzed the impacts of the climatic factors on winter barley yield in 35 départements (French...