Spatial variability of xylem sap flow in mature beech (Fagus sylvatica) and its diurnal dynamics in relation to microclimate

Botany

Volumn 86, Issue 12, 2008, Pages 1440-1448

  Saveyn, An ^a   Steppe, Kathy ^a   Lemeur, Raoul ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Circumferential variability; Heat field deformation method; Multi point sensor; Radial profile; Sap flux density; Temporal variability

Indexed keywords

CLIMATE CONDITIONS; DECIDUOUS TREE; DIURNAL VARIATION; MICROCLIMATE; PHOTOSYNTHETICALLY ACTIVE RADIATION; SAP FLOW; SPATIAL VARIATION; TEMPORAL VARIATION; XYLEM;

FAGUS; FAGUS SYLVATICA;

EID: 57549092061     PISSN: 19162804     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1139/B08-112     Document Type: Article

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