Allometry and Plant Physics
Allometry studies the relationship between size, shape, proportions, and function in living organisms.
01
How are plant size and shape connected?
As plants grow, their size and shape do not change randomly. Their proportions are linked to mechanical stability, resource transport, light capture, and environmental constraints.
allometry
scale
proportions
02
Why is scale important in plant physics?
A small plant and a large plant do not experience physical forces in the same way. Scale changes how gravity, wind, water transport, and mechanical resistance affect plants.
scale
mechanics
structure