Authors: |
T.D. Perkins, G.T. Adams, S.T. Lawson, P.G. Schaberg, S.G. McNulty |
Year: |
2000 |
Type: |
Scientific Journal |
Station: |
Northern Research Station |
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.