Root growth: homogenization in domains with time dependent partial perforations

In this article we derive a macroscopic model for the time evolution of root density, starting from a discrete mesh of roots, using homogenization techniques. In the microscopic model each root grows vertically according to an ordinary differential equation. The roots growth rates depend on the spat...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Capdeboscq, Y, Ptashnyk, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012