Seasonal Patterns of Water Uptake in Populus tremuloides and Picea glauca on a Boreal Reclamation Site is Species Specific and Modulated by Capping Soil Depth and Slope Position

Authors

Morgane Merlin, University of Alberta
Simon M. Landhäusser, University of Alberta

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Plant and Soil

Volume

439

Issue

1-2

Publisher

Springer Netherlands

First Page

487

Last Page

504

Publication Date

4-6-2019

Abstract

The two species distinct rooting and physiological characteristics produced contrasting water uptake and water use dynamics in response to rooting space, soil water availability and climate, inviting a more detailed exploration of sap flux and its interactions with climatic and edaphic variables.

Recommended Citation

Merlin, M., and S. M. Landhäusser. 2019. Seasonal patterns of water uptake in Populus tremuloides and Picea glauca on a boreal reclamation site is species specific and modulated by capping soil depth and slope position. Plant and Soil 439:487–504.