Alternatives to Growth and Yield Prognosis for Pinus caribaea var. caribaea Barrett & Golfari

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to obtain regression equations and artificial neural networks (ANNs) for prediction and prognosis of the yield of Pinus caribaea var. caribaea Barrett & Golfari. The data used for modeling comes from measuring the variables diameter at breast height (DBH) and total height (Ht) in 550 temporary plots and 14 circular permanent plots with 500 m2 in Pinus caribaea var. caribaea plantations, aged between 3 and 41 years old. In growth prediction, the results indicated Schumacher model as the best fit to the data. On prognosis, the modified Buckman system was better than Clutter’s. ANNs presented a similar performance to the Buckman model in volume prognosis, however these were superior for basal area prognosis.

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Main Authors:	Guera,Ouorou Ganni Mariel, Silva,José Antônio Aleixo da, Ferreira,Rinaldo Luiz Caraciolo, Lazo,Daniel Alberto Álvarez, Medel,Héctor Barrero
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto de Florestas da Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 2019
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2179-80872019000400135
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