I am an early career researcher in soil sciences. My over-arching research interest includes understanding the impact of soil nutrient and water dynamics on the soil microbiome and plant growth and performance. My current project is looking at the impact of cover cropping on soil health and plant growth. I would like to apply mathematical modelling in some of my works. But I have no knowledge on the development of mathematical models, etc.

What materials/courses/ etc. can you recommend for me to have a good grasp on the topic? I am currently reading "Mathematical models of plant-soil interaction", which is quite good, but it is not in-depth enough and not tailored to teach newbies like me. Your recommendations will be well appreciated.