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The relation of photosynthesis by phytometers in the profiles of kale crops to leaf area index above them.

Published online: 26 Oct 1970

Authors: Leach, G. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

To estimate the effect of the foliage at different positions in the profiles of kale crops on the rate of photosynthesis below it, the leaf area index...

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Studies on the water relations of Pinus sylvestris in plantation conditions. IV. Direct observations on the rates of transpiration, evaporation of intercepted water, and evaporation from the soil surface.

Published online: 11 Dec 1966

Authors: Rutter, A. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

cf. F.A. 27 No. 106.] The total evaporation from a plantation of Pinus sylvestris at Crowthorne, Berkshire, was estimated on 44 randomly chosen sample...

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Expansion of leaf area per plant in field bean (Vicia faba L.) as related to daily maximum temperature.

Published online: 28 Oct 1968

Authors: Bull, T. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The relative rate of increase of leaf area per plant was measured in Vicia faba from May to August. In the early stages of growth, until the leaf area...

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The effect of temperature on the growth of S170 tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea). 3. Leaf growth and tiller production as affected by transfer between contrasting regimes.

Published online: 01 Jan 1975

Authors: Robson, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Rates of leaf growth and tiller production were compared in plants of tall fescue cv. S170 grown continuously at (a) alternating 20/10 deg C, (b) alte...

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Effects of planting density on bulb yield in the tulip.

Published online: 26 Oct 1970

Authors: Rees, A. R. & Turquand, E. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The effects of 5 planting densities (p), viz. 10x20, 10 x 10, 10 x 7. 5, 10 x 5 and 5 x 7. 5 cm., on leaf growth and bulb yield were investigated for ...

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A comparison of British and North African varieties of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea). 1. Leaf growth during winter and the effects on it of temperature and day-length.

Published online: 13 Jan 1968

Authors: Robson, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The varieties used were S170 and ecotype AH from 660 m alt. in Algeria. AH expanded more leaf area during winter than did S170, and had a higher leaf-...

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Modelling growth and optimal rotations of tropical multipurpose trees using unit leaf rate and leaf area index.

Published online: 21 Mar 1992

Authors: Fownes, J. H. & Harrington, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Theoretical analysis of a simple model, in which tree growth in even-aged stands is calculated as the product of unit leaf rate (E, increase in plant ...

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Alternative functional trajectories along succession after different land uses in central Amazonia.

Published online: 20 Jul 2020

Authors: Neto, J. G. F. & Costa, F. R. C. & Williamson, G. B. & Mesquita, R. C. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The recovery capacity and the successional pathways of tropical forests after anthropogenic disturbance vary considerably and may depend on prior land...

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Leaf development and stem growth of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) as affected by tree competitive status.

Published online: 30 Apr 1997

Authors: Goff, N. le & Ottorini, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Leaf development and stem growth of ash were studied during 1993, in an experimental area installed in a mixed natural broadleaved stand in the state ...

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Determinants of stemwood production in Pinus contorta var. latifolia forests: the influence of site quality and stand structure.

Published online: 21 Mar 1992

Authors: Long, J. N. & Smith, F. W.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Results are reported from a study of leaf area dynamics in 100 plots in stands of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta var. latifolia, age range 67-134 yr) ...

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