Modelling Sugar maple development along its whole ontogeny: modelling hypotheses and calibration methodology

  • Olivier Taugourdeau UQAM
  • S Delagrange
  • P de Reffye
  • C Messier
Keywords: GreenLab model, Sink-source, Biomass partitioning, Factorization, Simulation, virtual plant, Acer saccharrum Marsh.

Abstract

Relevant GreenLab model hypotheses can be used to model sugar maple development along its whole ontogeny. A dedicated methodology is presented for model calibration (from measurement to parameter calibration). It allows the modelling of long lived trees with highly complex structures.

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