Structural Dynamics of Silver Birch. II. A Matrix Model of the Bud Population
- 1 April 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JSTOR in Journal of Applied Ecology
- Vol. 19 (1) , 219-238
- https://doi.org/10.2307/2403006
Abstract
A matrix model of the production of buds by silver birch (B. pendula) is introduced. The model is applied to field data, and results of computer calculations based on the matrix model are shown and their morphological implications are discussed. Particular attention is devoted to leader buds which display higher vigor, and greatly influence tree shape. Improvements to the model are suggested.This publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
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