DigR: a generic model and its open source simulation software to mimic three-dimensional root-system architecture diversity.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Many studies exist in the literature dealing with mathematical representations of root systems, categorized, for example, as pure structure description, partial derivative equations or functional-structural plant models. However, in these studies, root architecture modelling has seldom been carried out at the organ level with the inclusion of environmental influences that can be integrated into a whole plant characterization.

Methods

We have conducted a multidisciplinary study on root systems including field observations, architectural analysis, and formal and mathematical modelling. This integrative and coherent approach leads to a generic model (DigR) and its software simulator. Architecture analysis applied to root systems helps at root type classifica

SUBMITTER: Barczi JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5906913 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature