ISSN:
1573-5095
Keywords:
field performance potential
;
photosynthesis
;
Pinus banksiana
;
root initiation
;
root starch
;
seedling testing
;
total nonstructural carbohydrates
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Abstract Number of new roots (root growth potential or RGP), new root length, photosynthesis, total nonstructural carbohydrate content of needles and roots, terminal bud condition, and shoot elongation were measured on jack pine container seedlings for 4 weeks at weekly intervals under greenhouse conditions of 100%, 20%, and 10% sunlight to simulate competition-induced, lower light levels in the field. Both lower light levels significantly reduced photosynthetic rate, RGP, new root length, total nonstructural carbohydrate (especially starch) content of needles and roots, speed of terminal bud flush, and shoot growth. Both light level and photosynthetic rate were positively correlated with RGP and new root length, indicating that jack pine seedlings may use current photosynthate as an energy source to support new root growth. RGP and new root length were also both negatively correlated with root starch content suggesting that jack pine seedlings may also use stored carbohydrates as a potential carbon source for root initiation and initial root growth.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1006517820981
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