The BBCH scale is a system for a uniform coding of phenologically similar growth stages of all mono- and dicotyledonous plant species.
The exchange of findings and joint work on projects presuppose that all those involved have the same understanding of the terms used. This common language is provided with the BBCH scales.
Phenological development stages of plants play an important role in agricultural plant research (e.g. phytopathology and plant breeding), but also in applied botanical sciences.
Furthermore, they are used in the agricultural industry (e.g. agricultural meteorology, timing of fertilization or pesticide application, agricultural insurance).
The BBHC Scales are made available through the JKI Open Journal System