What is Evo-Tree?

Evo-Tree allows a current population of trees to evolve with the climate conditions that are specified by the user, this is all done with the use of a genetic algorithm.

Applications

With climate change being a very difficult issue we can't forget how it will effect plant life. According to Research led by Sam Myers, Director of the Planetary Health Alliance at the Harvard Chan School, found that when food crops like wheat, corn, rice and soy are exposed to CO2 at levels predicted for 2050, the plants lose as much as 10% of their zinc, 5% of their iron, and 8% of their protein content.

Real world simulations are currently aiding us to see what can and will in current natural systems, Evo-Tree is no exception. Evo-Tree can be used in a more professional setting where we can try to predict what can happen to plants(Trees) which can possibly affect us as a human race. Yet another tool to aid us in understanding climate change just a bit more.

Evo-Tree Breakdown

Technology, Improvements, and Enviornment.

  • Genetic Algorithm

    Simulate what nature would change in the given population of trees.

  • Improving breeding

    Study how trees pass on genes and create an accurate model for breeding.

  • View strongest traits

    With these changes you will be able to notice what traits are most successful for a given enviornment.

  • Virtual Enviornment

    Simulate the enviornment rain,light,oxygen,CO2,soil nutrients, etc.

  • Adding more enviornmental factors

    Our enviorment only takes sun and water into consideration.

  • How is the Enviornment affecting the tree

    What enviornmental factors improve the tree?

  • Virtual Tree Behavior/Model

    Model the tree's behavior with each part doing its natural role and how it will be affected by the other parts.

  • Creating a more realistic tree

    Our model currently only uses branches, leaves, and a trunk. Each does its own thing just like in nature, but the way they behave with eachother could be improved and how they react with the enviornment.

  • How does the tree react with the Enviornment

    How does this tree like the current enviornment? Find out how the tree will change over time with the given enviornment