Morphological adaptations favor differential use of the space in tropical trees, but the variability in stem and crown allometry can be constrained by phylogenetic and mechanical factors. In addition, dioecious species ...

Accurate estimations of stem volume and tree component biomass are of paramount importance for the study and management of forests. In Chile, the most important commercial tree species are Pinus radiata, Eucalyptus globulus ...

The lack of secondary meristems shapes allometric relationships of the palms, infl uencing species segregation according to their capacity to adjust form and function to spatial and temporal changes in environmental ...

Tropical palms reach tree-like heights without a vascular cambium through sustained cell expansion and lignification of primary tissues, but only a fraction of palms have been explored in their allometric relationships. ...

Estimating carbon stocks in wooded systems is crucial to quantify national greenhouse gas balance estimates. However, inaccurate estimates are likely due to the divergent architecture of many species. The monkey puzzle ...