Prediction of population change in plant communities based on VLLE modeling

Abstract

Precipitation and temperature are two important factors affecting plant growth, and when precipitation undergoes irregular cyclical changes, it can have a dramatic effect on plant communities. The aim of this paper is to develop a differential equation model that describes and predicts how plant communities change over time under irregular weather cycles, taking into account interspecific relationships, species types, and the frequency and intensity of droughts as much as possible, and suggesting strategies to ensure the long-term survival of plant communities. From simplicity to complexity, simple small models are improved into models that can describe the long-term interactions between plant communities and the larger environment, which we named VLLE.