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Uniform versus Asymmetric Shading Mediates Crown Recession in Conifers

In this study we explore the impact of asymmetrical vs. uniform crown shading on the mortality and growth of upper and lower branches within tree crowns, for two conifer species: shade intolerant lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) and shade tolerant white spruce (Picea glauca). We also explore xylem hy...

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Autores principales: Schoonmaker, Amanda L., Lieffers, Victor J., Landhäusser, Simon M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4138101/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25136823
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0104187