Leaf Age Compared to Tree Age Plays a Dominant Role in Leaf δ<sup>13</sup>C and δ<sup>15</sup>N of Qinghai Spruce (<i>Picea crassifolia</i> Kom.)

Leaf stable isotope compositions (&#948;<sup>13</sup>C and &#948;<sup>15</sup>N) are influenced by various abiotic and biotic factors. Qinghai spruce (<i>Picea crassifolia</i> Kom.) as one of the dominant tree species in Qilian Mountains plays a key role i...

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Main Authors: Caijuan Li, Bo Wang, Tuo Chen, Guobao Xu, Minghui Wu, Guoju Wu, Jinxiu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/4/310