Metla Project 3508

Modelling the structure and functioning of trees

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Duration: 2008-2011   Keywords: Climate change, European pine sawfly, clonal dwarf shrubs, functional-structural model, growth model, nitrogen, tree growth
Research project group: Distinct projects 1 - Structure and function of forest ecosystems

Objectives

This project developes LIGNUM model so that it suits as a tool to study reactions of trees and tree- herbivore interactions in the cases that require dealing with both physiological reactions and detailed crown structure. LIGNUM will be developed so that it can serve as a common application platform for studies that concern tree reaction and interactions of trees with herbivory and possibly other agents causing damage/disturbance. The model will be applied to a number cases:

1. Study of competition between trees in sapling and pole stage stands considering also their genotypes that reflect in different parameter values or parameter functions.

2. Simulating the dynamics of European pine sawfly (Neodiprion sertifer) and pine tree system.

For further information about LIGNUM model, see www.metla.fi/projects/lignum/

Project leader: Sievänen, Risto
The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Vantaa Unit, PO Box 18 (Jokiniemenkuja 1), FI-01301 VANTAA, FINLAND
Phone: +358 29 532 5487
E-mail: risto.sievanen@metla.fi

Other researchers: Perttunen, Jari, VA (2008-11)


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