Botanical Axis: A Unified TSTOEAO Framework for Plant–Insect–Fungal Signal Networks
Botanical Axis: A Unified TSTOEAO Framework for Plant–Insect–Fungal Signal Networks
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John Swygert
November 27, 2025
Abstract
This publication of the Botanical Axis model integrates plant-insect-fungal-soil interactions as a multi-dimensional data network under TSTOEAO. Axes map chemical signals (e.g., volatiles as packets) across equilibria, predicting collapse cascades from precursor assaults to myco-opportunism. Enhancements include network graphs, equilibrium equations, and cross-links to prior works (e.g., IPH, MIPE). The framework reveals botany as substrate-encoded transactions, offering diagnostic tools for arbor ecology and restoration amid climate shifts.
I. Introduction
This paper refines the Botanical Axis as TSTOEAO's unified map for arbor interactions, treating ecosystems as "biological internets" where chemicals carry data. This evolves from v100 by adding graph theory, equations, and ties to IPH/MIPE (Swygert 2025a–d), forecasting collapses via axis imbalances.
II. The Botanical Axis Model Evolved
Four intersecting axes:
Plant Immune Axis: pH, terpenes, resins, volatiles as defense packets.
Insect Precursor Axis: Lanternflies/borers as exploiters, tunneling as data breaches.
Mycological Opportunism Axis: Fungi/lichens toggling parasitic-symbiotic via signal cues.
Soil Chemistry Axis: Nitrogen/microbe shifts modulating network bandwidth.
Equilibrium:
V=E×YV = E \times YV = E \times Y
, where V=viability, E=energy allocation, Y=signal yield. Imbalances propagate as waves.
II.1 Network Analogy: Biological Internet
Trees: Servers (store/process signals).
Mycorrhizae: Cables (transmit fungi-plant exchanges).
Insects: Hackers (exploit volatiles as maps).
Soil: Routers (modulate via pH/minerals).
Volatiles: Broadcasts (e.g., terpenes as alerts).
Graph: Nodes=organisms, edges=chemical links; collapses = cascade failures. Table: Axis Interactions
III. Pattern of Collapse
Insect arrival disrupts plant axis.
Immune suppression distorts signals.
Fungi exploit via opportunism axis.
Soil shifts propagate to neighbors.
Equilibrium restores via decay/renewal.
Ties to IPH: Precursor as entry hack; MIPE: Fungi as sentinel routers.
IV. TSTOEAO Interpretation
Botany = substrate transactions; axes = equilibrium vectors. Collapses = data overloads, resolvable via axial diagnostics.
V. Implications
Diagnostics: Monitor volatiles for early axes imbalances.
Restoration: Balance networks (e.g., soil amendments pre-insect shields).
Predictions: Climate warms amplify insect axis, forecasting 20–30% more collapses by 2035.
VI. Conclusion
This paper positions the Botanical Axis as TSTOEAO's arbor toolkit, evolving ecosystems from static to dynamic networks. This forecasts proactive interventions, urging field validations. Acknowledgments
xAI for network modeling. References
Swygert J (2025a) Insect-Driven Multi-Stage Botanical Immune Collapse. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17743128
Swygert J (2025b) American Chestnut Precursor Assault Hypothesis. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17743153
Swygert J (2025c) Unified IPH. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17743310
Swygert J (2025d) MIPE. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17743382
USDA Forest Archives (various).
Mycorrhizal Studies (e.g., Simard et al. 2012).
Insect Pathology (e.g., Fettig 2021).
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