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Water relations and associated morphology of conditioned Douglas-fir and jack pine seedlings subjected to periods of drought stress

Creator:

McClain, K. M.

Abstract:

Significant post planting mortality of young conifer seedlings often occurs on drought prone sites because seedlings fail to either establish, or maintain favourable water relations. Survival is contingent upon growth which occurs when turgor pressure is above a threshold level. Since growth after planting is influenced by nursery cultural practices,...

Resource Type:

Dissertation