Photosynthetic characteristics of Fagus sylvatica and Quercus robur established for stand conversion from Picea abies

Emile S. Gardiner; Joseph J. O'Brien; M. Löf; John A. Stanturf; P. Madsen

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Photosynthetic characteristics of Fagus sylvatica and Quercus robur established for stand conversion from Picea abies

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Authors:

Emile S. Gardiner, Joseph J. O'Brien, M. Löf, John A. Stanturf, P. Madsen

Year:

2009

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Forest Ecology and Management 258: 868–878.

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Abstract

Efforts in Europe to convertNorway spruce (Picea abies) plantations to broadleaf ormixed broadleaf-conifer forests could be bolstered by an increased understanding of how artificial regeneration acclimates and functions under a range of Norway spruce stand conditions. We studied foliage characteristics and leaflevel photosynthesis on 7-year-old European beech (Fagus sylvatica) and pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) regeneration established in open patches and shelterwoods of a partially harvested Norway spruce plantation in southwestern Sweden.

Keywords

Fagus sylvatica, Quercus robur, Picea abies, Photosynthetic light response, Nitrogenm Canopy cover, Regeneration

Citation

Gardiner, E.S.; O’Brien, J.J.; Löf, M.; Stanturf, J.A.; Madsen, P. 2009. Photosynthetic characteristics of Fagus sylvatica and Quercus robur established for stand conversion from Picea abies. Forest Ecology and Management 258: 868–878.