Generic response functions to simulate climate-based processes in models for the development of airborne fungal crop pathogens

► The conceptual design of a model for crop fungal disease development is reported. ► It was built under a mechanistic approach and a generic framework. ► Proof-of-concept tests revealed its ability to be coupled with a crop model. ► It is able to be transposed into functional models. ► This tool is useful when considering biotic stresses in crop models.