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Tree Physiological, Physical, and Chemical Characteristics Related to Spruce Beetle Colonization: Engelmann versus Blue Spruce

Creator:

Ott, Daniel S.

Abstract:

Blue spruce (Picea pungens) and Engelmann spruce (Picea engelmannii) experience varying levels of spruce beetle (Dendroctonus rufipennis (Kirby)) colonization, yet the underlying differences and mechanisms resulting in lower colonization for blue spruce are not known. Both spruce species have important roles in subalpine ecosystems where examining changes in mortality, distribution,...

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Dissertation

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school. Finally, thanks to my parents and Kat Morici. This degree has been a long time in the