Simulating the evolution of optimal rooting strategies in shallow soils and extreme climates

Michael Renton School of Plant Biology University of Western Australia
Pieter Poot School of Plant Biology University of Western Australia

Keywords: evolutionary algorithm, ecological optimisation, resource acquisition, rooting strategies

Abstract

Functional-structural models of root development combined with evolutionary optimisation algorithms can provide insights into why plant species develop different strategies in different environments and conditions.

Published

2013-06-04

Issue

FSPM2013

Section

3 Methods for FSPMs

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