Root tapering between branching points should be included in fractal root system analysis

N. Soethe, J. Lehmann and C. Engels

Ecological Modelling, 2007, vol. 207, issue 2, 363-366

Abstract: The proportionality factor (p) is a parameter used for fractal root system modelling. It describes tapering along root axes and is calculated by the ratio of total cross sectional area (CSA) before and after branching. The exact point where the area of the parent branch is measured is often not defined. By measurement of the CSA adjacent to a branching point tapering without branching is not included in factor p.

Keywords: Leonardo's rule; Proportionality factor; Root architecture; Root biomass; Self similarity; WanFBA (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolmodel.2007.05.007

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