Crown physiology and growth of sapling longleaf pine after fire

Mary Anne Sword Sayer; Eric A. Kuehler

Crown physiology and growth of sapling longleaf pine after fire

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Authors:

Mary Anne Sword Sayer, Eric A. Kuehler

Year:

2005

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

In: Kush JS, comp. Longleaf Alliance Report No. 8. Proc. of the Fifth Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference; 2004 October 12-15; Hattiesburg, MS; Auburn, AL: Auburn University. p 112-115.

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Abstract

Fire affects foliage and thus, whole-crown C fixation potential. When repeated throughout a rotation, therefore, fire has a potential impact on stemwood growth and C allocation among the foliage, stem and roots. Depending on frequency and intensity, prescribed fire causes foliage damage that may lead to a long-term reduction in stand growth. Past research, however, is inconclusive regarding the effect of repeated prescribed fire on tree growth (Boyer 1987, Waldrop et al. 1987, Brockway and Lewis 1997).

Citation

Sword Sayer, Mary Anne; Kuehler, Eric A. 2005. Crown physiology and growth of sapling longleaf pine after fire. In: Kush JS, comp. Longleaf Alliance Report No. 8. Proc. of the Fifth Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference; 2004 October 12-15; Hattiesburg, MS; Auburn, AL: Auburn University. p 112-115.