Factors controlling plasticity of leave morphology in Robinia pseudoacacia L. I: height-associated variation in leaf structure

Quanshui Zheng; Melvin T. Tyree; Yanxiang Zhang

doi:10.1007/s13595-011-0133-8

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Factors controlling plasticity of leave morphology in Robinia pseudoacacia L. I: height-associated variation in leaf structure

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Authors:

Quanshui Zheng, Melvin T. Tyree, Yanxiang Zhang

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-011-0133-8

Source:

Annals of Forest Science. 69: 29-37.

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Abstract

Physiological ecologists have been fascinated by height- or position-linked differences of leaf morphology within tall trees >25 m, but the exact cause is still debated, i.e., is it due to light or height-induced water stress? The aim of this study was to demonstrate that relatively small trees (

Keywords

leaf growth, water stress, leaf morphology, leaf anatomy tree height

Citation

Zhang, Yanxiang; Zheng, Quanshui; Tyree, Melvin T. 2012. Factors controlling plasticity of leave morphology in Robinia pseudoacacia L I: height-associated variation in leaf structure. Annals of Forest Science. 69: 29-37.