Tree-rings are often assumed to approximate a circular shape when estimating forest productivity
and carbon dynamics. However, tree rings are rarely, if ever, circular, thereby possibly …

By simply spin-coating the solvents, such as ethanol and methanol, on top of the organic active
layer, the performance of polymer organic light-emitting diodes is significantly enhanced. …

The relationship between spatial density and size of plants is an important topic in plant
ecology. The self‐thinning rule suggests a −3/2 power between average biomass and density or …

Biological growth is driven by numerous functions, such as hormones and mineral nutrients,
and is also involved in various ecological processes. Therefore, it is necessary to accurately …

Temperature greatly affects the developmental duration of insects at their different stages,
and many mathematical models exist for describing their temperature-dependent …

There are many descriptive statistical models describing the temperature-dependent
developmental rates of insects without derivation of biophysical processes; thus, it is difficult to …

Key message Using more than 10,000 bamboo leaves, we found that the scaling between
leaf surface area and length follows a uniform power law relationship mainly relying on the …

Understanding drivers of population fluctuation, especially for agricultural pests, is central to
the provision of agro‐ecosystem services. Here, we examine the role of endogenous …

Of the many mathematical models proposed for capturing the dynamics of plant growth, the
beta sigmoid function (BSF) is the newest and consequently is not well known to ecologists. …

The intrinsic optimum temperature for the development of ectotherms is one of the most
important factors not only for their physiological processes but also for ecological and evolutional …