The new series of publications "Mathematics and mathematical

modeling" will present the state of the art in various fields of

applied mathematics with a strong emphasis on mathematical

modelling, numerical simulations, understanding of natural

phenomena. It can be used by scientists working in the

corresponding areas of research, by graduate and undergraduate

students.

The first publication of the series is devoted to modelling of

plant growth. It develops new mathematical models of plant

growth based on simplified but realistic biological mechanisms.

Possible explanations of various biological phenomena are

suggested: diversity of plant forms, sizes and lifetimes,

endogenous rhythms, apical domination.