Elevated light levels reduce hemlock woolly adelgid infestation and improve carbon balance of infested eastern hemlock seedlings

Steven T. Brantley; Albert (Bud) Mayfield; Robert M. Jetton; Chelcy F. Miniat; David R. Zietlow; Cindi L. Brown; Rusty Rhea

doi:10.1016/j.foreco.2016.11.028

Elevated light levels reduce hemlock woolly adelgid infestation and improve carbon balance of infested eastern hemlock seedlings

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Steven T. Brantley, Albert (Bud) Mayfield, Robert M. Jetton, Chelcy F. Miniat, David R. Zietlow, Cindi L. Brown, Rusty Rhea

Year:

2017

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2016.11.028

Source:

Forest Ecology and Management

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Adelges tsugae Invasive species Nonstructural carbohydrates Shade Tsuga canadensis

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Brantley, Steven T.; Mayfield, Albert E.; Jetton, Robert M.; Miniat, Chelcy F.; Zietlow, David R.; Brown, Cindi L.; Rhea, James R. 2017. Elevated light levels reduce hemlock woolly adelgid infestation and improve carbon balance of infested eastern hemlock seedlings. Forest Ecology and Management, Vol. 385: 11 pages.: 150-160.