Presence of Root Rot Reduces Stability of Norway Spruce (<i>Picea abies</i>): Results of Static Pulling Tests in Latvia

Presence of Root Rot Reduces Stability of Norway Spruce (<i>Picea abies</i>): Results of Static Pulling Tests in Latvia

Storms are the main abiotic disturbance in European forests, effects of which are expected to intensify in the future, hence the importance of forest stand stability is increasing. The predisposition of Norway spruce to wind damage appears to be enhanced by pathogens such as <i>Heterobasidion...

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Main Authors: Oskars Krisans, Roberts Matisons, Steffen Rust, Natalija Burnevica, Lauma Bruna, Didzis Elferts, Liene Kalvane, Aris Jansons
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
natural disturbances
resistance
uprooting
wind damage
disturbance interactions
spruce forest management
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/4/416

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