Tall shrub dynamics in northern Minnesota aspen and conifer forests.

James C. Galogh; David F. Grigal

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-283

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Tall shrub dynamics in northern Minnesota aspen and conifer forests.

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Authors:

James C. Galogh, David F. Grigal

Year:

1988

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-283

Source:

Research Paper NC-283. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Tall shrub dynamics were examined in upland stands in northern Minnesota. Mortality rates of shrub stems did not differ among the stands. Shrub stem regeneration did differ among the stands and was related to overstory characteristics, soil moisture, and soil nutrients. Stem density was regulated by annual regeneration.

Keywords

inverse-J distribution, understory, soil

Citation

Galogh, James C.; Grigal, David F. 1988. Tall shrub dynamics in northern Minnesota aspen and conifer forests. Research Paper NC-283. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station