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Modeling the fine root biomass dispersion using a special influence function

O Wälder (1), K Wälder (2)   

iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry, Volume 1, Issue 5, Pages 141-144 (2008)
doi: https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor0469-0010141
Published: Nov 25, 2008 - Copyright © 2008 SISEF

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This paper presents a successful application of techniques from the adjustment theory for modeling interaction in fine root biomass dispersion. Using special distance and species dependent weightings the influence function for fine root biomass dispersion of two species is estimated. Using the estimated influence functions the fine root biomass is predicted at the locations where the real data was sampled. Goodness of fit of our model is evaluated by comparing sample values and predicted values. However, the results show successful coincidence between sampled and predicted values. Finally, we present an example for the root dispersion in a mixed stand of beeches and spruces in Saxony/Germany.

  Keywords


Forest effects, Fine root biomass, Interaction, Influence function

Authors’ address

(1)
O Wälder
Institute for Cartography, Technical University of Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 13, D-01062 Dresden (Germany)
(2)
K Wälder
Institute for Stochastics, Freiberg University of Mining and Technology, Akademiestrasse 6, D-09596 Freiberg (Germany)

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Wälder O, Wälder K (2008). Modeling the fine root biomass dispersion using a special influence function. iForest 1: 141-144. - doi: 10.3832/ifor0469-0010141

Paper history

Received: Apr 01, 2008
Accepted: Oct 30, 2008

First online: Nov 25, 2008
Publication Date: Nov 25, 2008
Publication Time: 0.87 months

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