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Light in plant stands with horizontal foliage.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: Cowan, I. R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The equations derived in HbA 39, 371 and 40, 458 for describing light attenuation by horizontal foliage are shown to be in exact agreement....

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Variation in growth and development in natural populations of Dactylis glomerata from Norway and Portugal. 1. Growth analysis.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: Eagles, C. F. & østgård, O.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

3 populations of cocksfoot from Norway and 1 from Portugal were grown at 5, 15 or 25°C with 8 or 24 h light/day. In short days at low temperature, the...

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Heather burning and soil erosion on the North Yorkshire Moors.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: Imeson, A. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

In studies in the Hodge Beck catchment area, where Calluna vulgaris recolonizing burnt ground formed an incomplete cover there was a negative correlat...

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Variation in growth and development in natural populations of Dactylis glomerata from Norway and Portugal. 2. Leaf development and tillering.

Published online: 08 Jan 1972

Authors: østgård, O. & Eagles, C. F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Cocksfoot from Norway and Portugal was grown in controlled environment at 5, 15 or 25°C with 8 h high-intensity light/day with or without a further 16...

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The directional distribution of light in natural and controlled environment conditions.

Published online: 21 Dec 1971

Authors: Grace, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Apparatus for measuring the distribution of radiance outdoors and in controlled environment is described. -R.B.

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Leaf volume: a simple method for measurement and some notes on its use in studies of leaf growth.

Published online: 21 Dec 1971

Authors: Huxley, P. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A liquid displacement method is described for rapid measurement of volumes of individual detached leaves or other small plant parts with an accuracy o...

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Measurement of length in random arrangements of lines.

Published online: 21 Dec 1971

Authors: MARSH, B. a'B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Use of a grid for rapid estimation of root length is described.-R.B.

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Tree survival in the absence of elephants in the Akagera National Park, Rwanda.

Published online: 08 Nov 1971

Authors: Spinage, C. A. & Guinness, F. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Presents data from this Park showing that tall trees (mostly Acacia senegal) are very susceptible to windthrow, and that lightning often causes damage...

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Fungi in ecosystems.

Published online: 08 Nov 1971

Authors: Harley, J. L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A discussion of some of the roles of fungi in terrestrial ecosystems, with particular reference to their importance in nutrient and energy cycling. KE...

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Photosynthesis in Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.). I. General characteristics.

Published online: 06 Nov 1971

Authors: Ludlow, M. M. & Jarvis, P. G.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A study of net photosynthesis, respiration, and stomatal and mesophyll resistance of 3- to 4-year-old Sitka Spruce seedlings, grown in a greenhouse, i...

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