Patterns of Branch Growth and Death in Crowns of Sakhalin Spruce, Picea glehnii (F. Schmidt) Mast
The development of crown architecture strongly affects tree growth and survival. Growth and death of primary branches (those branching off from the main stem) and secondary branches (those from a primary branch) in the lowest part of the crown were investigated for Picea glehnii in an even-aged plan...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/8/1/26 |