Comparing Mathematical Models and Experimental Data for Intake Capacity Distributions for Plant Root Structures

Abstract

AIn this research the investigator proposed to examine the physical properties of plant root systems and determine how well they can be modeled using the intake capacity distributions with respect to two physically important distances, the depth and the radial distance from the vertical center line. This analysis required the construction of 3D piecewise linear models from multiple images from different directions, and at different stages of growth. These models would have ideally been made for multiple plants of a given species, and across a number of species. Then, basic computations, obtained with improved software the investigator had already applied to several preliminary examples, could be applied to the models and compared with theoretical results.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2014
Accession Number
ADA606617

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