How ecologists think about above‐ground forest structure and dynamics is fundamentally
shaped by the data we can collect. This has historically been limited to what is possible with …

Trait-based ecology has improved our understanding of the functioning of organisms,
communities, ecosystems, and beyond. However, its predictive ability remains limited as …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) radiative transfer simulations are critical for studying the
radiometric properties of canopies. Efficient and easy-to-use 3D radiative transfer models …

It is known that biotic interactions are the key to species coexistence and maintenance of
species diversity. Traditional studies focus overwhelmingly on pairwise interactions between …

Tree crown morphology is a key driver of forest dynamics, determining not only the
competitiveness of an individual but also the competitive effect exerted on neighbouring …

The competitive neighbourhood surrounding an individual tree can have a significant
influence on its diameter at breast height (DBH) and individual tree stem volume (SV) …

The influence of canopy structure on tropical tree growth has been scantly studied because
of the difficulties making field measurements in these dense multi-layered ecosystems. The …

Background Species-specific genotypic features, local neighbourhood interactions and
resource supply strongly influence the tree stature and growth rate. In mixed-species forests …

Seed predation and dispersal by rodents plays an important role in seedling establishment
and forest regeneration. Spatiotemporal variation in seed availability at fine scales is …

Identifying and quantifying factors that influence tree growth are crucial issues to ensure
sustainable forest management, particularly in moist tropical forests. Tree growth depends …