A synergic approach to plant pattern generation (Q922978)

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A synergic approach to plant pattern generation
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    A synergic approach to plant pattern generation (English)
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    The author presents several models of phyllotaxis based on optimality considerations (packing efficiency, minimal entropy, golden ratio). He shows their convergence and claims their superiority over mechanistic models based on diffusion.
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    synergic approach
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    algorithm
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    spiral patterns
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    allometry-type model
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    pattern recognition
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    morphological models
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    noble numbers
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    pattern generation
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    entropy models
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    models of phyllotaxis
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    optimality considerations
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    packing efficiency
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    minimal entropy
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    golden ratio
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