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Temperature and water potential effects on physiological functions of sudangrass (Sorghum vulgare var. Piper)

Creator:

Young, Richard Su-Shung

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Temperature and water potential effects on the growth, transpiration, total nonstructural carbohydrate (TNC) content, and nutrient uptake of sudangrass (Sorghum vulgare var. piper) were investigated in laboratory experiments. The effect of nitrogen supply on the growth and nutrient uptake at constant soil water potential was also investigated in this study....

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Dissertation

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF RICHARD SU-SHUNG YOUNG for the
Fire ecology and management in plant communities of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, southeastern Oregon

Creator:

Young, Richard P.

Abstract:

This research assesses prescribed burning as a habitat management technique in wetlands and associated upland communities of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, southeastern Oregon. Experimental burns were conducted to evaluate fire behavior and effects in wetland and upland habitats, and, fire effects on Cirsium arvense. Wetland plant communities were monotypic stands...

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Dissertation