Computational Models A new virtual modeling environment for plant models The use of Jupyter notebooks makes model creation and execution more accessible. Rachel ShekarJanuary 25, 2022
Computational ModelsModelos computacionalesTaxonomy & Evolution Measuring the hidden phenotype using novel mathematical techniques A new study quantifies the shape of barley seeds using topological methods. Rachel ShekarJanuary 6, 2022
BilingüeEspañolModelos computacionalesTaxonomía y Evolución Midiendo el fenotipo oculto con técnicas matemáticas novedosas Un nuevo estudio cuantifica la forma de las semillas de cebada utilizando métodos topológicos. Rachel ShekarJanuary 6, 2022
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational ModelsGrowth & Development Simulating grass phenotypic plasticity as an emergent property Integrating plant functioning at organ scale can simulate the phenotypic plasticity of plants. Rachel ShekarJanuary 4, 2022
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development Improving wine yield and quality by improving carbohydrate modelling A new study compares the accuracy of carbohydrate allocation and transport models for grapevine. Rachel ShekarDecember 2, 2021
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development 1D light models as accurate are as 3D at estimating dry matter Researchers compare trade-offs between simplicity and accuracy when modelling greenhouse cucumber canopies. Rachel ShekarNovember 30, 2021
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational ModelsGrowth & Development Plant computational model explains how leaf veins develop Polar auxin transport dynamics control vein patterning. Rachel ShekarNovember 18, 2021
Computational ModelsEcosystems Reconstructing trees from terrestrial laser scans A new algorithm supports the detailed reconstruction of a variety of trees from a small amount of input data. Rachel ShekarOctober 25, 2021
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development Building a better grapevine model A new perennial fruit crop accurately depicts phenology, light interception, carbohydrate allocation and reserve dynamics, and yield components. Rachel ShekarOctober 22, 2021
Computational ModelsEcosystemsGrowth & Development 3D model of rhizodeposition A new model simulates rhizodeposition patterns around growing and exuding root systems. Rachel ShekarOctober 19, 2021
Cells, Genes & MoleculesComputational Models Improving gene regulatory network models with RNA levels in absolute units Recalibrating models using absolute – instead of relative - mass units makes it possible to test modelled transcription rates against biochemical data. Rachel ShekarOctober 8, 2021
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development Virtual vineyards allow simulation studies of grapevine management practices Computational models simulate grapevine management and provide information on how this affects canopy light absorption. Rachel ShekarOctober 5, 2021
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development Should you plant your tomato rows oriented north to south or east to west? A new study challenges the conventional wisdom of row orientation. Rachel ShekarOctober 1, 2021
Computational ModelsGrowth & Development Resolving interactions between plant structure and function A new study reveals the impact of spatial resolution on accurately representing the interactions between plant canopy structure and function. Rachel ShekarSeptember 22, 2021