Maize plant morphology directly influences its eco-physiological function (e.g. biomass production). With the morphology of organs changing as newly produced biomass is allocated into the organs, the maize eco-physiological function is continually modified during each new stage of plant growth and development. In order that maize growth and development be more accurately simulated, we present a maize model which integrates plant architecture and physiological function. We emphasize the development of organ ...