Leaf energy balance and transpirational relationships of tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Relationships between several physiological parameters of in situ tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera L.) foliage, and its surrounding forest environment were examined, with emphasis on the transpirational process. Objectives were to measure and compare stomatal relationships with environmental and plant morphological variables, determine and assess the relative importance of factors affecting transpiration and leaf energy balance of a mature tulip poplar, examine and describe the diurnal kinetics of transpiration and leaf energy balance under forest conditions, and examine and develop equations describing these processes and relationships. Tulip poplar leaves were examined at three crown heights. Stomatal distribution, density, and dimensions were measured, then these data were used to predict leaf diffusion layer resistance. Stomatal dimensions decreased with crowned height while stomatal density increased, but neither varied over individual leaf surfaces. Numbers of stomata per leaf were constant throughout the crown. Calculated transpiration rates were compared with stomatal diffusion resistance, leaf xylem water potential, and environmental parameters. Diurnal leaf heat loss, water stress, and stomatal resistance measurements followed the diurnal variation of the radiation absorbed by the leaf. Heat loss by radiation, evaporation, and convection varied with crown height in response to variations in stomatal diffusion resistance, transpiration, vapor pressure deficit, leaf temperature, and wind speed.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn. (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 7145033
- Report Number(s):
- EDFB/IBP-76/6
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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