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Early root and shoot growth of Populus clones

Journal Article · · Silvae Genet.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6773489

A greenhouse study was conducted to observe early patterns of shoot growth, root elongation, and leaf area growth of rooted leafy tip cuttings of 4 Populus clones of varied growth rate. Clones differed in total plant dry weight, dry weight distribution among plant parts, and estimated net assimilation rate (NAR) after 5 weeks growth. Rapidly growing clones had more root weight per unit leaf area and greater rates of root elongation after transplanting compared with a very slowly growing clone, suggesting better potential water balance and drought avoidance, at least in early growth.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison
OSTI ID:
6773489
Journal Information:
Silvae Genet.; (United States), Journal Name: Silvae Genet.; (United States) Vol. 28:4; ISSN SIGEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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