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Towards simulating the biomechanical acclimation of tree roots using numerical analyses

Ji Jinnan, Fourcaud Thierry, Zhang Zhi-Qiang. 2007. Towards simulating the biomechanical acclimation of tree roots using numerical analyses. In : Plant growth modeling and applications. Proceedings PMA06 : The Second International Symposium on plant growth modeling, simulation, visualization and applications, Beijing, China, November 13-17, 2006. Fourcaud Thierry (ed.), Zhang Xiao-Peng (ed.). Institut d'automatique-LIAMA, IEEE. Los Alamitos : IEEE Computer Society, 78-81. ISBN 0-7695-2851-1 International Symposium on Plant Growth Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Applications (PMA06). 2, Beijing, Chine, 13 Novembre 2006/17 Novembre 2006.

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Résumé : 2D Finite Element (FE) Analysis of tree overturning was carried out. The main objective was to determine the effect of particular roots on anchorage strength in two contrasted soils and to discuss acclimation of root growth with regard to mechanical constraints. The FE model was based on the description of herringbone- like root patterns. Tree overturning simulations were performed applying a lateral displacement to a rigid stem. The results showed that lateral roots are the main components of tree anchorage in clay-like soil whereas the taproot plays a more significant role in sand. The modes of failure were different in the two soils, resulting in different root-plate shapes and rotation axis positions. Anisotropic secondary growth as a response to mechanical perturbations was also discussed based on the calculation of von Mises' stresses at the surface of the root elements. In conclusion, we propose a new concept whereby Functional Structural Plant Models are linked with Biomechanical Models in order to test hypotheses concerning tree growth acclimation to mechanical stresses.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : arbre, stabilité, modèle de simulation, modèle mathématique, système racinaire, adaptation, enracinement, croissance, type de sol, contrainte, mécanique

Classification Agris : U10 - Informatique, mathématiques et statistiques
F62 - Physiologie végétale - Croissance et développement

Auteurs et affiliations

  • Ji Jinnan, Academy of Forestry (CHN)
  • Fourcaud Thierry, CIRAD-AMIS-UMR AMAP (CHN) ORCID: 0000-0001-9475-7239
  • Zhang Zhi-Qiang, Academy of Forestry (CHN)

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