An ecophysiological evaluation of the suitability of Eucalyptus grandis for planting in the tropics

Forest Ecology and Management

Volumn 95, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 53-61

  Kallarackal, J ^a   Somen, C K ^a  

^a KERALA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (India)

Author keywords

Ecophysiology; Eucalyptus grandis; Photosynthesis; Stomatal conductance; Transpiration; Water use

Indexed keywords

EUCALYPTUS GRANDIS; MYRTACEAE;

AFFORESTATION; ECOPHYSIOLOGY; PHOTOSYNTHESIS; STOMATAL CONDUCTANCE; TRANSPIRATION; WATER USE;

EID: 0030613054     PISSN: 03781127     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0378-1127(97)00004-2     Document Type: Article

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