Simulating the effect of extreme climatic events on tree architecture with a minimal FSPM

  • Olivier Taugourdeau CEF-UQAM-Chaire CRSNG/Hydro-Québec H2X1Y4
  • Jean-Francois Barczi Cirad
Keywords: Plant architecture, DRAFt model, Plant growth, Functionnal-Structural model, minimal mathematical modelling

Abstract

Tree response to extreme climate events is a hot topic considering climate change. Minimal mathematical modelling of interaction between tree growth and climate variation may help better understanding trees strategy to face extreme climate events.

Published
2013-06-04
Section
4A Structural development of plants and light environment