# A wikipedia page for FSPM - Community effort **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Created:** [March 9, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356 "2025-03-09T21:42:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![michele.butturini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@michele.butturini](https://fspm.discourse.group/u/michele.butturini)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356/1 "2025-03-09T21:42:09Z")
Hi, I noticed that there is no wikipedia page about Functional structural plant models. I think that we should create one since wikipedia is often the first step for many new students to get to know a topic or a discipline. With the help of chat-gpt I made a draft (see document), and I would really appreciate the input from everyone, especially the more experienced people. Would you like to help? Here the link: > **[Functional-Structural Plant Models (FSPMs)](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i3Q1OMZClTGZiIhSNOEGiKb2rq4PYbr3AdwIu-IsERA/edit?usp=sharing)** > > Functional-Structural Plant Models (FSPMs) Introduction Functional-Structural Plant Models (FSPMs) are computational models that integrate plant architecture with physiological processes such as photosynthesis, transpiration, and carbon allocation.... Feel free to give inputs not just about the content, but also about the structure Here some guidelines and advices > **[Help:Your first article](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Your_first_article)** > > Creating an article is one of the more difficult tasks on Wikipedia, and you'll have a higher chance of success if you help out with other tasks first to learn more about how Wikipedia works. You can always come back to create an article later; there is no rush! > Welcome to Wikipedia! Creating a new article is one of many ways to contribute to the encyclopedia, but can be difficult for new editors. Please take the time to read through this guide. Also consider looking at our introductory tutori... > **[How to Write a Wikipedia Page So It’ll Get Approved](https://www.wordtune.com/blog/write-a-wikipedia-page)** > > Discover the essential tips and tricks to increase your chances of getting your Wikipedia page approved in this comprehensive guide. ---
**Author:** ![michele.butturini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@michele.butturini](https://fspm.discourse.group/u/michele.butturini)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 1:28pm UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356/2 "2025-05-28T13:28:15Z")
After a number of feedback and inputs received moslty from WUR, I created the draft and it is online ! [Draft:Functional-Structural Plant Models - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Functional-Structural_Plant_Models) If you see errors or potential improvements no worries! You can edit yourself or suggest me to do so ---
**Author:** ![michele.butturini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@michele.butturini](https://fspm.discourse.group/u/michele.butturini)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 1:30pm UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356/3 "2025-05-28T13:30:25Z")
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**Author:** ![michele.butturini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@michele.butturini](https://fspm.discourse.group/u/michele.butturini)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356/4 "2025-05-28T13:31:10Z")
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**Author:** ![JimHanan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/fspm.discourse.group/jimhanan/32/83_2.png) [@JimHanan](https://fspm.discourse.group/u/JimHanan)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356/5 "2025-06-18T21:45:02Z")
Hi Michele, great to see this! I have a few ideas, but not sure where best to enter them. So I’m starting here! I’m thinking it’s important to note that Lindenmayer’s original work included the context-sensitivity that is central to modelling carbon allocation and all kinds of signalling, particularly hormonal, in branching structures. This is what allows representation of the functional aspects so easily. Probably should also be mentioned under Principles and components. In line with this, a key application of FSPMs is surely in plant science, where modelling has been used to help understand hormonal aspects of plant development, from flowering in mycelis to control of branching and coloration patterns, etc, etc. There is a great recent Foundations paper in AoB about Lindenmayer’s work by Prusinkiewicz, which would be a great reference I think. A good reference for modularity might be _Room, PM, Maillette, L, and Hanan, JS_ (1994). Module and Metamer Dynamics and Virtual Plants. Advances in Ecological Research, Vol [25 25 105-157] Should the L-systems reference under Computational Approaches include something about “implementation within a variety of computer languages (C, C++, python…) allowing models to be programmed and possibly compiled.” ---
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Hi Michele, Fantastic idea! Thanks for taking the initiative and putting in the effort! My two cents: - **“FSP models can be identified as agent-based models, if the agents represent individual plant organs or plant building blocks.”** I haven’t read the reference, but I’m not sure the introduction is the best place for this statement. It feels a bit strong and might cause confusion rather than help clarify what FSPMs are. Personally, I see agent-based modeling as one _possible_ way to describe FSPMs, but it’s not a universal perspective. For instance, agents typically have a degree of autonomy, which isn’t always the case for all organs in FSPMs, especially when considering the multiscale approach where processes and organs are tightly coordinated. Also, if we’re comparing modeling paradigms, there are other valuable analogies too (e.g., with fluid dynamics for simulating water flow). So I’d suggest removing this sentence from the introduction. - **“A defining feature of FSP models is their ability to simulate environmental interactions.”** I’d be cautious with this claim, as many crop models also simulate environmental interactions. What I think really defines FSPMs is their explicit 3D representation of plant architecture. This makes it possible to represent topological relationships (e.g., localized effects of trophic state) and better account for spatial heterogeneity in resource distribution (light, water, nitrogen, etc.). - **“Finite element methods for mechanical or transport simulations, Differential equations”** I believe “differential” should be lowercase here. - **“such asOpenSimRoot”** → missing a space, should be “such as OpenSimRoot”. - **“plant science, computer modeling, and mathematics”** I’d suggest “computer science” instead of “computer modeling.” It’s broader and reflects the significant time and effort devoted to aspects like model coupling, performance optimization, and usability. Thanks again for the effort, it’s great for the community! ---
**Author:** ![ksmolen](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/fspm.discourse.group/ksmolen/32/4_2.png) [@ksmolen](https://fspm.discourse.group/u/ksmolen)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://fspm.discourse.group/t/a-wikipedia-page-for-fspm-community-effort/356/7 "2026-08-21T10:16:19Z")
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