Seasonal conductivity and embolism in the roots and stems of two clonal ring-porous trees, Sassafras albidum (Lauraceae) and Rhus typhina (Anacardiaceae)

American Journal of Botany

Volumn 88, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 206-212

  Jaquish, Laura L ^a   Ewers, Frank W ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Embolism; Frost depth; Phenology; Rhus; Roots; Sassafras; Seasonal conductivity; Stems; Tree; Xylem vessels

Indexed keywords

EID: 0001581622     PISSN: 00029122     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2657011     Document Type: Article

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