Tree Surface Area Allometry
Alexander Frederick Shenkin, Phil Wilkes, Brian Joseph Enquist, Alvaro Sarmiento, Andrew Burt, Kim Calders, Pasi Raumonen, Lisa Patrick Bentley, Mathias I. Disney, Yadvinder Singh Malhi
This study uses terrestrial laser scanning to measure tree surface areas, finding discrepancies between direct measurements and theoretical predictions, suggesting the need to revise allometric models.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2024 · PreprintEcology