The Relationship Model of Light Interception and Plant Cultivation Form

Abstract:

Plant light interceptions directly impact on plant photosynthesis, and thus have an impact on plant growth. According to the characteristics of plant photosynthesis and growth and development, we abstract plant growth form as the geometry. Based on solar elevation angle, solar azimuth angle and spacing of plant cultivation, we get the relationship model of plant light interception and planting cultivation form under assumptions. In the simulation environment, we set spindle trees as an example and analyze the best cultivation form of plants under the conditions of the specific latitude.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 655-657)
• Pages: 2006-2009
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.655-657.2006
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Heng Hua Shi, Yu Jie Wang, Cheng Kui Guo, Yan Zhang, Jia Xin Wu
• Keywords: Light Interception, Photosynthesis, Plant Cultivation Form, Solar Azimuth Angle, Solar Elevation Angle

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