Morphology of jack pine and tamarack needles in dense stands.

Terry F. Strong; J. Zavitkovski

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Morphology of jack pine and tamarack needles in dense stands.

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Authors:

Terry F. Strong, J. Zavitkovski

Year:

1978

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Paper NC-153. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Effects of position in the crown on needle morphology and surface area were studied. Needle length, surface area, and dry weight increased and specific needs area decreased from the lower to the upper third of the crown.

Keywords

biomass, trees, crown, conifers, measurements

Citation

Strong, Terry F.; Zavitkovski, J. 1978. Morphology of jack pine and tamarack needles in dense stands. Research Paper NC-153. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station