Suppressed Undergrowth of Siberian Spruce (<i>Picea obovata</i> Ledeb.) in Early Ontogeny: One-Way Ticket or Survival Strategy?
The study examined the growth characteristics of the Siberian spruce (<i>Picea obovata</i> Ledeb.) under the canopy of coniferous forests in early ontogeny. We revealed that spruce undergrowth in adverse conditions is suppressed, is slow to grow and has xylorhizomes. The result is a sign...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Forests |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/7/851 |