A functional-structural model for radiata pine (Pinus radiata) focusing on tree architecture and wood quality.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds and aims

Functional-structural models are interesting tools to relate environmental and management conditions with forest growth. Their three-dimensional images can reveal important characteristics of wood used for industrial products. Like virtual laboratories, they can be used to evaluate relationships among species, sites and management, and to support silvicultural design and decision processes. Our aim was to develop a functional-structural model for radiata pine (Pinus radiata) given its economic importance in many countries.

Methods

The plant model uses the L-system language. The structure of the model is based on operational units, which obey particular rules, and execute photosynthesis, respiration and morphogenesis, according to their particular charact

SUBMITTER: Fernandez MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3189843 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature