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Photosynthesis and biomass of chaparral shrubs along a fire-induced age gradient in southern california

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Oechel, WC; Reid, CD
Published in: Bulletin de la Societe Botanique de France. Actualites Botaniques
January 1, 1984

Photosynthetic rates were measured in Ceanothusgreggii Gray and Adenostoma fasciculatum H and A to determine change in productivity along a fire- induced age gradient in southern California. In general C. greggii had higher rates of CO2 uptake than did A. fasciculatum. The strongest differences in photosynthesis were measured during February 1982. The variations were not as pronounced in May, August, or February 1983 when generally lower photosynthetic rates in C. greggii and A. fasciculatum are similar and do not decrease significantly in older stands along a fire-induced age gradient. Standing biomass and foliage projective cover decreased in stands older than 40 years. Data from this research will allow a better understanding of the physiological mechanisms leading to senescence in chaparral shrubs. Ó 1993 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. © 1984 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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Bulletin de la Societe Botanique de France. Actualites Botaniques

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ISSN

0181-1789

Publication Date

January 1, 1984

Volume

131

Issue

2-4

Start / End Page

399 / 409

Related Subject Headings

  • Plant Biology & Botany
  • 0607 Plant Biology
 

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Oechel, W. C., & Reid, C. D. (1984). Photosynthesis and biomass of chaparral shrubs along a fire-induced age gradient in southern california. Bulletin de La Societe Botanique de France. Actualites Botaniques, 131(2–4), 399–409. https://doi.org/10.1080/01811789.1984.10826680
Oechel, W. C., and C. D. Reid. “Photosynthesis and biomass of chaparral shrubs along a fire-induced age gradient in southern california.” Bulletin de La Societe Botanique de France. Actualites Botaniques 131, no. 2–4 (January 1, 1984): 399–409. https://doi.org/10.1080/01811789.1984.10826680.
Oechel WC, Reid CD. Photosynthesis and biomass of chaparral shrubs along a fire-induced age gradient in southern california. Bulletin de la Societe Botanique de France Actualites Botaniques. 1984 Jan 1;131(2–4):399–409.
Oechel, W. C., and C. D. Reid. “Photosynthesis and biomass of chaparral shrubs along a fire-induced age gradient in southern california.” Bulletin de La Societe Botanique de France. Actualites Botaniques, vol. 131, no. 2–4, Jan. 1984, pp. 399–409. Scopus, doi:10.1080/01811789.1984.10826680.
Oechel WC, Reid CD. Photosynthesis and biomass of chaparral shrubs along a fire-induced age gradient in southern california. Bulletin de la Societe Botanique de France Actualites Botaniques. 1984 Jan 1;131(2–4):399–409.

Published In

Bulletin de la Societe Botanique de France. Actualites Botaniques

DOI

ISSN

0181-1789

Publication Date

January 1, 1984

Volume

131

Issue

2-4

Start / End Page

399 / 409

Related Subject Headings

  • Plant Biology & Botany
  • 0607 Plant Biology