Polyploids and their structural and physiological characteristics relative to water deficit in Betula papyrifera (Betulaceae)

American Journal of Botany

Volumn 83, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 15-20

  Li, Wan Liang ^a   Berlyn, Graeme P ^a   Ashton, P Mark S ^a  

^a YALE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Betula papyrifera; Photosynthesis; Polyploids; Stomata; Water deficit

Indexed keywords

BETULA PAPYRIFERA;

EID: 0030060885     PISSN: 00029122     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2307/2445949     Document Type: Article

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