Drought

John W. Coulston

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Drought

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John W. Coulston

Year:

2009

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In:Forest health monitoring: 2006 national technical report. General Technical Report SRS-117. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station.

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Abstract

Drought occurrence is a function of temperature, moisture, and soil characteristics. In some regions, such as much of the Western United States, drought is a regular occurrence, while in others, such as the Northeastern United States, drought occurs on an irregular basis. Moderate drought stress tends to slow plant growth while severe drought stress also reduces photosynthesis (Kareiva and others 1993).

Parent Publication

Forest health monitoring: 2006 national technical report

Citation

Coulston, John W. 2009. Drought. In:Forest health monitoring: 2006 national technical report. General Technical Report SRS-117. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. (pages 9-13)