MARSHAL, a novel tool for modeling root system hydraulics
A new computational tool couples a root architecture model with fast and accurate algorithms of water flow through hydraulic architectures and plant-scale parameter calculations.
Category: in silico Plants
How do you combine simplicity and realism in plant models?
Parsimony and biological reality are often seen as antagonistic goals in plant modelling. Hammer and colleagues argue that isn’t always the case, and combining the two approaches could bring benefits to scientists as well as plants.
Modelling molecular-level processes using parametric extension of L-systems
It is now possible to simulate molecular and higher-level spatially explicit stochastic processes and study their behavior in the presence of stochastic perturbations
We asked the members of the in silico Plants editorial board what they do to achieve work/life balance.
This is what they said:
What experience has had the biggest impact on your career? (Part Two)
What is the best conference or workshop you ever attended? Are there any upcoming conferences or workshops that you are looking forward to?
Scaling photosynthesis from gene to leaf
Scientists combine models to create a powerful multiscale model that can identify key transcription factors regulating leaf photosynthesis.
What experience has had the biggest impact on your career?
HydroShoot: a functional-structural plant model for simulating hydraulic structure, gas and energy exchange dynamics
A new model is able to predict the effect of training systems on grapevine gas-exchange dynamics under drought.
Dynamic modeling of the iron deficiency in plants
Scientists unravel the mysteries of the iron deficiency-induced transcriptional response in plants using a dynamic model.
Maize Reproductive Failure under Drought Quantified
Reproductive failure in maize has long been studied in plant science. Now, for the first time, it has been quantitatively synthesized.
Carbon allocation strategies and respiration limit plant growth
A new model allows researchers to understand the consequences of different carbon allocation strategies for plant growth.
An explanatory model of temperature influence on flowering through whole-plant accumulation of FT
Tracking the production and accumulation of FLOWERING LOCUS T improves prediction of flowering time.
A framework for easy plant model integration
A new tool links models of different languages and scales to create entire plants, fields, or regions in silico.