Long-term nitrogen fertilization increases winter injury in montane red spruce foliage (Picea rubens) foliage

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  • Authors: Perkins, T.D.; Adams, G.T.; Lawson, S.T.; Schaberg, P.G.; McNulty, S.G.
  • Publication Year: 2000
  • Publication Series: Scientific Journal (JRNL)
  • Source: Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 10: 165-172.

Abstract

Current-year red spruce (Picea rubens Sarg.) foliage is predisposed to winter injury by one or more types of anthropogenic pollutants, particularly acidic deposition. The resultant defoliation, when severe and repeated, leads to dieback and eventual mortality of affected red spruce individuals

  • Citation: Perkins, T.D.; Adams, G.T.; Lawson, S.T.; Schaberg, P.G.; McNulty, S.G. 2000. Long-term nitrogen fertilization increases winter injury in montane red spruce foliage (Picea rubens) foliage. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 10: 165-172.
  • Posted Date: November 29, 2011
  • Modified Date: November 29, 2011

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