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New publication – Structural controls on photosynthetic capacity through juvenile‐to‐adult transition and needle aging in Mediterranean pines
Text by Vivian Kuusk Mediterranean pines are known for stress tolerance as they live in harsh environment where shortage of water is very common. All pines, but especially Mediterranean ones grow and keep different looking needles while they are young … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, Ülo Niinemets, Functional Ecology, juveniles, Mediterranean, mesophyll, nitrogen, photosynthesis, Pinus, plant physiology, Vivian Kuusk
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New publication – A major trade-off between structural and photosynthetic investments operative across plant and needle ages in three Mediterranean pines
Text by Vivian Kuusk Lots of species grow different looking leaves when they are young and adult. For example young conifers look more like little soft brushes rather than the forest giants, and lots of common houseplants look totally different … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, adults, Ülo Niinemets, juveniles, leaf age, leaf structure, Mediterranean, Pinus, plant physiology, Tree Physiology, Vivian Kuusk
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