Effects of wind on plants

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Abstract

This review surveys the large variety of mechanical interactions between wind and plants from plants, from plat organ to plant systems. These interactions range from leaf flutter to uprootig and seed dispersal, as well as indirect effects on photosynthesis or insect communication. I first estimate the relevant nondimensional parameters and then discuss turbulence, plant dynamics, and the mechanisms of interaction in this context. Some common features are identified and analyzed in relation to the wind engineering of manmade structures. Strong coupling between plants and wind exists, in which the plant motion modifies the wind dynamics. I also present some related biological issues in which the relation between plant life and wind environment is emphasized.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnnual Review of Fluid Mechanics
EditorsStephen H. Davis, Parviz Moin
Pages141-168
Number of pages28
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Feb 2008

Publication series

NameAnnual Review of Fluid Mechanics
Volume40
ISSN (Print)0066-4189

Keywords

  • Biomechanics
  • Dispersal
  • Fluid-structure interactions
  • Honami
  • Turbulence
  • Vibrations

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