Some Mathematical Questions in Biology
Plant Biology
American Mathematical Society (Publisher)
Published on 30. December 1986
Book
Paperback/Softback
267 pages
978-0-8218-1168-9 (ISBN)
Description
Distinguishing itself among other books on mathematics in plant biology, this book is unique in that it presents a broad overview of how plant biologists are currently utilizing mathematics in their research, and the only one to particularly emphasize plant ecology. Each article is unified by an attempt to tie models at one level of organization to an understanding at other levels. This approach strengthens the connections between theoretical development and observable biology, facilitating the testing of new predictions. Intended for mathematicians, plant biologists and ecologists alike, this book requires only a basic knowledge of differential equations, linear algebra and mathematical modeling; a knowledge of plant biology is helpful. Readers will gain a perspective on what types of biological systems can benefit from mathematical treatment and an appreciation of the current important problems in plant biology.
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Language
English
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Providence
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8218-1168-9 (9780821811689)
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Content
Computer simulations of branching-patterns and their implications on the evolution of plants by K. J. Niklas Dynamics of stomate fields in leaves by R. H. Rand and J. L. Ellenson Modelling plant processes and crop growth by J. H. M. Thornley and I. R. Johnson Photosynthetic dynamics and plant adaptation to environmental variability by L. J. Gross Life cycle models for plants by H. Caswell Models of population processes for plants by J. Roughgarden.