Field experiments were conducted from 2012 to 2015 in an arid region of Northwest China to investigate the effects of planting density on plant growth, yield, and water use efficiency(WUE) of maize for seed producti...Field experiments were conducted from 2012 to 2015 in an arid region of Northwest China to investigate the effects of planting density on plant growth, yield, and water use efficiency(WUE) of maize for seed production. Five planting densities of 6.75, 8.25, 9.75, 11.25 and 12.75 plants/m^2 were conducted in 2012, and a planting density of 14.25 plants/m^2 was added from 2013 to 2015. Through comparison with the Aqua Crop yield model, a modified model was developed to estimate the biomass accumulation and yield under different planting densities using adjustment coefficient for normalized biomass water productivity and harvest index. It was found that the modified yield model had a better performance and could generate results with higher determination coefficient and lower error. The results indicated that higher planting density increased the leaf area index and biomass accumulation, but decreased the biomass accumulation per plant. The total yield increased rapidly as planting density increased to 11.25 plants/m^2, but only a slight increase was observed when the density was greater than 11.25 plants/m^2. The WUE also reached the maximum when planting density was 11.25 plants/m^2, which was the recommended planting density of maize for seed production in Northwest China.展开更多
Boreal forests play an important role in global environment systems. Understanding boreal forest ecosystem structure and function requires accurate monitoring and estimating of forest canopy and biomass. We used parti...Boreal forests play an important role in global environment systems. Understanding boreal forest ecosystem structure and function requires accurate monitoring and estimating of forest canopy and biomass. We used partial least square regression (PLSR) models to relate forest parameters, i.e. canopy closure density and above ground tree biomass, to Landsat ETM+ data. The established models were optimized according to the variable importance for projection (VIP) criterion and the bootstrap method, and their performance was compared using several statistical indices. All variables selected by the VIP criterion passed the bootstrap test (p〈0.05). The simplified models without insignificant variables (VIP 〈1) performed as well as the full model but with less computation time. The relative root mean square error (RMSE%) was 29% for canopy closure density, and 58% for above ground tree biomass. We conclude that PLSR can be an effective method for estimating canopy closure density and above ground biomass.展开更多
Dry direct-seeded rice(DDR) sown using a multifunctional seeder that performs synchronous rotary tillage and sowing has received increased attention because it is highly efficient,relatively cheap,and environmentally ...Dry direct-seeded rice(DDR) sown using a multifunctional seeder that performs synchronous rotary tillage and sowing has received increased attention because it is highly efficient,relatively cheap,and environmentally friendly.However,this method of rice production may produce lower yields in a rice–wheat rotation system because of its poor seedling establishment.To address this problem,we performed field experiments to determine the rice yield at five seedling density levels(B1,B2,B3,B4,and B5=100,190,280,370,and 460 seedlings m-2,respectively) and clarify the physiological basis of yield formation.We selected a representative high-quality rice variety and a multifunctional seeder that used in a typical rice–wheat rotation area in 2016 and 2018.The proportion of main stem panicle increased with increasing seedling density.There was a parabolic relationship between yield and seedling density,and the maximum yield(9.34-9.47 t ha-1) was obtained under B3.The maximum yield was associated with a higher total spikelet number m-2 and greater biomass accumulation from heading to maturity.The higher total spikelet number m-2 under B3 was attributed to an increase in panicle number m-2 compared with B1 and B2.Although the panicle numbers also increased under B4 and B5,these increases were insufficient to compensate for the reduced spikelet numbers per panicle.Lower biomass,smaller leaf area,and lower N uptake per plant from the stem elongation stage to the heading stage were partially responsible for the smaller panicle size at higher seedling density levels such as B5.The higher biomass accumulation under B3 was ascribed to the increases in the photosynthetic rate of the top three leaves m-2 of land,crop growth rate,net assimilation rate,and leaf area index.Furthermore,the B3 rice population was marked by a higher grain–leaf ratio,as well as a lower export ratio and transport ratio of biomass per stem-sheath.A quadratic function predicted that 260-290 seedlings m-2 is the optimum seedling density for achieving maximum yield.Together,these results suggested that appropriately increasing the seedling density,and thereby increasing the proportion of panicles formed by the main stem,is an effective approach for obtaining a higher yield in DDR sown using a multifunctional seeder in a rice–wheat rotation system.展开更多
Experiments were conducted to study the effects of density on growth and biomass partitioning of Leucaena leucocephala seedlings.Four plantations with densities of 10,000,20,000,40,000,and 80,000 seedlings ha^-1 were ...Experiments were conducted to study the effects of density on growth and biomass partitioning of Leucaena leucocephala seedlings.Four plantations with densities of 10,000,20,000,40,000,and 80,000 seedlings ha^-1 were evaluated only from 15 to 25 months after planting.At 15 months,crown height and width decreased with increasing density.Seedling height/dbh ratios increased with increasing density.Biomass increased with greater density according to the yield–density effect equation,which was evident for all densities.With increasing age,biomass division to branches and leaves increased,whereas partitioning to roots decreased in the 10,000 and 20,000 seedlings ha-1 plantings.Partitioning to branches and leaves remained relatively steady,while partitioning to roots increased in the 40,000 and 80,000 seedlings ha^-1 plantings.Biomass division into stem and bark components remained relatively steady in all densities.Yield–density and organ yield–density curves shifted upward with increasing seedling age on a log–log graph throughout the experimental period.展开更多
There is enough evidence to show that the forest biomass has decreased significantly in the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. The government has responded through restrictive measures to check this decline. ...There is enough evidence to show that the forest biomass has decreased significantly in the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. The government has responded through restrictive measures to check this decline. Using tree biomass as proxy for degradation, we assessed the current state of biomass within dominant land use types and examined its implications for sustainability. The highest above-ground mean tree biomass density of 1158 t·ha-1 was recorded for the reserved forest followed by 728, 13, 11, 8, 5 and 3 t·ha-1in the protected forest, fallow land, cultivated-unirrigated land, grassland, orchard land and cultivated-irrigated land respectively. Of the total ac- cessible biomass, only 0.31% was extracted annually by the local people for fuel, fodder and other uses. Though, the current level of ex- traction may be sustainable in the short run, insufficient regeneration is observed for long term sustainability. Forest biomass production was simulated for the next 30 years with a logistic growth model and the relative significance of input variables in influencing system be- haviour was analysed through sensitivity analysis. The model results highlighted the declining forest resources in the long run. Positive response through appropriate government policies can, however, change the scenario for the better.展开更多
Canopy density and forest biomass estimation </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;&qu...Canopy density and forest biomass estimation </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">are</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> critical for </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">understanding</span> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">of</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the carbon cycle, climate change </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> detecting </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">health</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> status of the forest ecosystems. This study was conducted on the coastal </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">forests</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> reserves in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. A systematic sampling design was used to establish a total of 110 temporary sample plots in all study sites. The stratification of the forests was adopted to identify closed </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">forest</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> patches with less anthropogenic effects. The study assessed the forest canopy density and above ground biomass with relative carbon stock for closed forest classes. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park in Zanzibar recorded higher average canopy densities of 63% followed by Ngezi (46%), Pugu forests (26%) </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Kazimzumbwi (16%). However, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ngezi</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> forest had higher forest biomass than all study sites with </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the overall</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> mean AGB of 138.5 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tAGB</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">/ha equivalent to carbon stock of 67.9 tC/ha. Tree species, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bombax</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">rhodognaphala</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Msufi </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">mwitu</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Antiaris</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">toxicaria</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Mgulele) recorded </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">highest biomass of 1099</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""> </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tABG/ha and 703 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tAGB</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">/ha (equivalent to 538 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tC</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">/ha and (345 tC/ha)</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">)</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> respectively. The study revealed that about 35% of the total closed forest patches at Pugu FR </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">w</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ere</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> covered by lower canopy density which accounted about 490 ha. Kazimzumbwi FR was dominated by lower canopy density which represented about 64% of the total forest cover area (1750 ha).展开更多
This study was conducted to provide a comprehensive database of shoot density and biomass characteristics of seagrass beds in several coastal waters in Central Vietnam.The survey process of the characteristics related...This study was conducted to provide a comprehensive database of shoot density and biomass characteristics of seagrass beds in several coastal waters in Central Vietnam.The survey process of the characteristics related to shoot density and biomass of seagrass beds was carried out mainly in the dry season(from April to September)during the period from 2017-2019.The data were collected at six sampling locations in Lang Co lagoon,Thua Thien Hue Province;five sampling locations at Cua Dai estuary in Quang Nam Province and Van Phong bay,Khanh Hoa Province;and finally in Ly Son MPA(Marine Protected Area)with nine sampling locations.The characteristics of shoot density collected through the field surveys obtained the difference in the Central Coast region.DW(Dry Weight)biomass of seagrass in Lang Co lagoon and Cua Dai estuary reached 76.56±52.38(g DW)/m2 and 53.21±57.66(g DW/m2),respectively dominated by Thalassia hemprichii and Halodule pinifolia in Lang Co lagoon and Cua Dai Estuary,respectively.The rate of above-and below-ground biomass was different.Seagrass species tended to grow below-ground part compared to above-ground part.The study results would be a significant database on environmental informatics to promote the sustainable management of seagrass resources in the central coastal areas of Vietnam.展开更多
The development of allometric biomass models is important process in biomass estimation because the reliability of forest biomass and carbon estimations largely depends on the accuracy and precision of such models.Nat...The development of allometric biomass models is important process in biomass estimation because the reliability of forest biomass and carbon estimations largely depends on the accuracy and precision of such models.National Forest Inventories(NFI)are detailed assessments of forest resources at national and regional levels that provide valuable data for forest biomass estimation.However,the lack of biomass allometric equations for each tree species in the NFI currently hampers the estimation of national-scale forest biomass.The main objective of this study was to develop allometric biomass regression equations for each tree species in the NFI of China based on limited biomass observations.These equations optimally grouped NFI and biomass observation species according to their phylogenetic relationships.Significant phylogenetic signals demonstrated phylogenetic conservation of the crown-to-stem biomass ratio.Based on phylogenetic relationships,we grouped and matched NFI and biomass observation species into 22 categories.Allometric biomass regression models were developed for each of these 22 species categories,and the models performed successfully(R^(2)=0.97,root mean square error(RMSE)=12.9t·ha^(–1),relative RMSE=11.5%).Furthermore,we found that phylogeny-based models performed more effectively than wood density-based models.The results suggest that grouping species based on their phylogenetic relationships is a reliable approach for the development and selection of accurate allometric equations.展开更多
基金the research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51379208, 91425302, 51621061)the Government Public Research Funds for Projects of the Ministry of Agriculture (201503125)the Discipline Innovative Engineering Plan (111 Program, B14002)
文摘Field experiments were conducted from 2012 to 2015 in an arid region of Northwest China to investigate the effects of planting density on plant growth, yield, and water use efficiency(WUE) of maize for seed production. Five planting densities of 6.75, 8.25, 9.75, 11.25 and 12.75 plants/m^2 were conducted in 2012, and a planting density of 14.25 plants/m^2 was added from 2013 to 2015. Through comparison with the Aqua Crop yield model, a modified model was developed to estimate the biomass accumulation and yield under different planting densities using adjustment coefficient for normalized biomass water productivity and harvest index. It was found that the modified yield model had a better performance and could generate results with higher determination coefficient and lower error. The results indicated that higher planting density increased the leaf area index and biomass accumulation, but decreased the biomass accumulation per plant. The total yield increased rapidly as planting density increased to 11.25 plants/m^2, but only a slight increase was observed when the density was greater than 11.25 plants/m^2. The WUE also reached the maximum when planting density was 11.25 plants/m^2, which was the recommended planting density of maize for seed production in Northwest China.
基金supported by the 948 Program of the State Forestry Administration (2009-4-43)the National Natura Science Foundation of China (No.30870420)
文摘Boreal forests play an important role in global environment systems. Understanding boreal forest ecosystem structure and function requires accurate monitoring and estimating of forest canopy and biomass. We used partial least square regression (PLSR) models to relate forest parameters, i.e. canopy closure density and above ground tree biomass, to Landsat ETM+ data. The established models were optimized according to the variable importance for projection (VIP) criterion and the bootstrap method, and their performance was compared using several statistical indices. All variables selected by the VIP criterion passed the bootstrap test (p〈0.05). The simplified models without insignificant variables (VIP 〈1) performed as well as the full model but with less computation time. The relative root mean square error (RMSE%) was 29% for canopy closure density, and 58% for above ground tree biomass. We conclude that PLSR can be an effective method for estimating canopy closure density and above ground biomass.
基金the Jiangsu Agriculture Science and Technology Innovation Fund, China (CX(20)1012)the Jiangsu Demonstration Project of Modern Agricultural Machinery Equipment and Technology, China (NJ2020-58)+3 种基金the Jiangsu Technical System of Rice Industry, China (JATS[2020]432)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2016YFD0300503)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System (CARS-01-27)the Yangzhou University Scientific Research and Innovation Program, China (XKYCX20_022)。
文摘Dry direct-seeded rice(DDR) sown using a multifunctional seeder that performs synchronous rotary tillage and sowing has received increased attention because it is highly efficient,relatively cheap,and environmentally friendly.However,this method of rice production may produce lower yields in a rice–wheat rotation system because of its poor seedling establishment.To address this problem,we performed field experiments to determine the rice yield at five seedling density levels(B1,B2,B3,B4,and B5=100,190,280,370,and 460 seedlings m-2,respectively) and clarify the physiological basis of yield formation.We selected a representative high-quality rice variety and a multifunctional seeder that used in a typical rice–wheat rotation area in 2016 and 2018.The proportion of main stem panicle increased with increasing seedling density.There was a parabolic relationship between yield and seedling density,and the maximum yield(9.34-9.47 t ha-1) was obtained under B3.The maximum yield was associated with a higher total spikelet number m-2 and greater biomass accumulation from heading to maturity.The higher total spikelet number m-2 under B3 was attributed to an increase in panicle number m-2 compared with B1 and B2.Although the panicle numbers also increased under B4 and B5,these increases were insufficient to compensate for the reduced spikelet numbers per panicle.Lower biomass,smaller leaf area,and lower N uptake per plant from the stem elongation stage to the heading stage were partially responsible for the smaller panicle size at higher seedling density levels such as B5.The higher biomass accumulation under B3 was ascribed to the increases in the photosynthetic rate of the top three leaves m-2 of land,crop growth rate,net assimilation rate,and leaf area index.Furthermore,the B3 rice population was marked by a higher grain–leaf ratio,as well as a lower export ratio and transport ratio of biomass per stem-sheath.A quadratic function predicted that 260-290 seedlings m-2 is the optimum seedling density for achieving maximum yield.Together,these results suggested that appropriately increasing the seedling density,and thereby increasing the proportion of panicles formed by the main stem,is an effective approach for obtaining a higher yield in DDR sown using a multifunctional seeder in a rice–wheat rotation system.
基金partially supported by the Forestry Technology Popularization Demonstration Project of the Central Government of China(2015-GDTK-07)
文摘Experiments were conducted to study the effects of density on growth and biomass partitioning of Leucaena leucocephala seedlings.Four plantations with densities of 10,000,20,000,40,000,and 80,000 seedlings ha^-1 were evaluated only from 15 to 25 months after planting.At 15 months,crown height and width decreased with increasing density.Seedling height/dbh ratios increased with increasing density.Biomass increased with greater density according to the yield–density effect equation,which was evident for all densities.With increasing age,biomass division to branches and leaves increased,whereas partitioning to roots decreased in the 10,000 and 20,000 seedlings ha-1 plantings.Partitioning to branches and leaves remained relatively steady,while partitioning to roots increased in the 40,000 and 80,000 seedlings ha^-1 plantings.Biomass division into stem and bark components remained relatively steady in all densities.Yield–density and organ yield–density curves shifted upward with increasing seedling age on a log–log graph throughout the experimental period.
基金Norwegian University of life sciences,Aas,Norway (Sub Project Number 1526010,Main Project No 11526010)the Integrated Institute of Himalayan Studies (UGC Centre of Excellence),Shimla,India (Project Number 9-3/2005)
文摘There is enough evidence to show that the forest biomass has decreased significantly in the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh. The government has responded through restrictive measures to check this decline. Using tree biomass as proxy for degradation, we assessed the current state of biomass within dominant land use types and examined its implications for sustainability. The highest above-ground mean tree biomass density of 1158 t·ha-1 was recorded for the reserved forest followed by 728, 13, 11, 8, 5 and 3 t·ha-1in the protected forest, fallow land, cultivated-unirrigated land, grassland, orchard land and cultivated-irrigated land respectively. Of the total ac- cessible biomass, only 0.31% was extracted annually by the local people for fuel, fodder and other uses. Though, the current level of ex- traction may be sustainable in the short run, insufficient regeneration is observed for long term sustainability. Forest biomass production was simulated for the next 30 years with a logistic growth model and the relative significance of input variables in influencing system be- haviour was analysed through sensitivity analysis. The model results highlighted the declining forest resources in the long run. Positive response through appropriate government policies can, however, change the scenario for the better.
文摘Canopy density and forest biomass estimation </span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">are</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> critical for </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">understanding</span> <span style="font-family:Verdana;">of</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the carbon cycle, climate change </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> detecting </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">health</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> status of the forest ecosystems. This study was conducted on the coastal </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">forests</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> reserves in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania. A systematic sampling design was used to establish a total of 110 temporary sample plots in all study sites. The stratification of the forests was adopted to identify closed </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">forest</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> patches with less anthropogenic effects. The study assessed the forest canopy density and above ground biomass with relative carbon stock for closed forest classes. Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park in Zanzibar recorded higher average canopy densities of 63% followed by Ngezi (46%), Pugu forests (26%) </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">and</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Kazimzumbwi (16%). However, </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Ngezi</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> forest had higher forest biomass than all study sites with </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the overall</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> mean AGB of 138.5 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tAGB</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">/ha equivalent to carbon stock of 67.9 tC/ha. Tree species, </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Bombax</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">rhodognaphala</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Msufi </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">mwitu</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">) and </span><i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Antiaris</span></i> <i><span style="font-family:Verdana;">toxicaria</span></i><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> (Mgulele) recorded </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">the </span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">highest biomass of 1099</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""> </span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tABG/ha and 703 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tAGB</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">/ha (equivalent to 538 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">tC</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">/ha and (345 tC/ha)</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">)</span></span></span><span><span><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> respectively. The study revealed that about 35% of the total closed forest patches at Pugu FR </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">w</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;">ere</span></span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> covered by lower canopy density which accounted about 490 ha. Kazimzumbwi FR was dominated by lower canopy density which represented about 64% of the total forest cover area (1750 ha).
基金Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology Development(Nafosted)(grant number 106.06-2017.340)Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology(project code VT-UD.01/17-20)belonging to National Program on Space Science and Technology(2016-2020).
文摘This study was conducted to provide a comprehensive database of shoot density and biomass characteristics of seagrass beds in several coastal waters in Central Vietnam.The survey process of the characteristics related to shoot density and biomass of seagrass beds was carried out mainly in the dry season(from April to September)during the period from 2017-2019.The data were collected at six sampling locations in Lang Co lagoon,Thua Thien Hue Province;five sampling locations at Cua Dai estuary in Quang Nam Province and Van Phong bay,Khanh Hoa Province;and finally in Ly Son MPA(Marine Protected Area)with nine sampling locations.The characteristics of shoot density collected through the field surveys obtained the difference in the Central Coast region.DW(Dry Weight)biomass of seagrass in Lang Co lagoon and Cua Dai estuary reached 76.56±52.38(g DW)/m2 and 53.21±57.66(g DW/m2),respectively dominated by Thalassia hemprichii and Halodule pinifolia in Lang Co lagoon and Cua Dai Estuary,respectively.The rate of above-and below-ground biomass was different.Seagrass species tended to grow below-ground part compared to above-ground part.The study results would be a significant database on environmental informatics to promote the sustainable management of seagrass resources in the central coastal areas of Vietnam.
基金This work was supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2022RC4027)the Joint Fund for Regional Innovation and Development of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U22A20570).
文摘The development of allometric biomass models is important process in biomass estimation because the reliability of forest biomass and carbon estimations largely depends on the accuracy and precision of such models.National Forest Inventories(NFI)are detailed assessments of forest resources at national and regional levels that provide valuable data for forest biomass estimation.However,the lack of biomass allometric equations for each tree species in the NFI currently hampers the estimation of national-scale forest biomass.The main objective of this study was to develop allometric biomass regression equations for each tree species in the NFI of China based on limited biomass observations.These equations optimally grouped NFI and biomass observation species according to their phylogenetic relationships.Significant phylogenetic signals demonstrated phylogenetic conservation of the crown-to-stem biomass ratio.Based on phylogenetic relationships,we grouped and matched NFI and biomass observation species into 22 categories.Allometric biomass regression models were developed for each of these 22 species categories,and the models performed successfully(R^(2)=0.97,root mean square error(RMSE)=12.9t·ha^(–1),relative RMSE=11.5%).Furthermore,we found that phylogeny-based models performed more effectively than wood density-based models.The results suggest that grouping species based on their phylogenetic relationships is a reliable approach for the development and selection of accurate allometric equations.