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Resin duct size and density as ecophysiological traits in fire scars of Pseudotsuga menziesii and Larix occidentalis.
Annals of botany - 1 Oct 2014
Arbellay Estelle, Stoffel Markus, Sutherland Elaine K, Smith Kevin T, Falk Donald A
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Resin ducts (RDs) are features present in most conifer species as defence structures against pests and pathogens; however, little is known about RD expression in trees following fire injury. This study investigates changes in RD size and density in fire scars of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and western larch (Larix occidentalis) as a means to evaluate the ecophysiological significance...
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