Whitebark Pine Prevalence and Ecological Function in Treeline Communities of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, U.S.A.: Potential Disruption by White Pine Blister Rust

Whitebark Pine Prevalence and Ecological Function in Treeline Communities of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, U.S.A.: Potential Disruption by White Pine Blister Rust

In the northern Rocky Mountains of the U.S. and Canada, whitebark pine (Pinus albicaulis Engelm.) is a functionally important species in treeline communities. The introduced fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola, which causes white pine blister rust, has led to extensive whitebark pine mortality nearl...

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Main Authors: Aaron C. Wagner, Diana F. Tomback, Lynn M. Resler, Elizabeth R. Pansing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
Pinus albicaulis Engelm.
alpine-treeline ecotone
treeline
tree islands
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Cronartium ribicola
white pine blister rust
climate
ecosystem services
community structure
ecological function
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/10/635

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