Leonardo da Vinci’s sketch of a tree illustrates the principle that combined thickness is preserved at different stages of ramification. The math that describes the branching pattern of trees in ...

In Permaculture, The Core Model reveals a "Master Pattern" that illustrates the connections within nature, including elements ...

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Terrestrial laser scanning data show that trees move their branches in a diurnal pattern, settling down for the night -- as if falling asleep. Changes in the water status of leaves and branches causes ...

Optimizing tree architecture is a long-standing challenge in fruit production, as branch orientation directly affects light ...