RT Conference Proceedings
T1 How wind and sun shape trees into fractals?
A1 Christophe, Eloy
K1 Fractales
AB Trees are self-similar branching structures, hierarchically organized with longer and thicker branches near the roots. With a mechanically-based numerical model, we show how self-similarity can emerge through natural selection. In this model, trees grow into fractal structures to promote efficient photosynthesis in a competing environment. In addition, branch diameters increase in response to wind-induced loads. Remarkably, the virtual tree species emerging from this model have the same self-similar properties as those measured on conifers and angiosperms.
YR 2018
FD 2018-06-06
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10630/15916
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10630/15916
LA eng
NO Universidad de Málaga. Campus de Excelencia Internacional Andalucía Tech.
DS RIUMA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Málaga
RD 20 ene 2026