dimension analysis The detailed measurement of plant dimensions in productivity studies. Control studies enable estimation of allometric (see ALLOMETRY) relationships between external dimensions and dry-matter production, so that in future studies destructive sampling (harvesting techniques) is unnecessary. Dimension analysis has particular relevance to forest productivity studies and has been much used.

dimension analysis The detailed measurement of plant dimensions in productivity studies. Control studies enable estimation of allometric (see allometry) relationships between external dimensions and dry-matter production, so that in future studies destructive sampling is unnecessary. Dimension analysis has particular relevance to forest productivity studies and has been much used.