Wood density variations of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) under contrasting climate conditions in southwestern Germany
We analyzed inter-annual variations in ring width and maximumwood density of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) at different altitudes in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany, to determine the climate response of these parameters under contrasting climate conditions. In addition, we compared...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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‘Marin Drăcea’ National Research-Development Institute in Forestry
2013-05-01
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| Series: | Annals of Forest Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.editurasilvica.ro/afr/56/1/maaten.pdf |
| Summary: | We analyzed inter-annual variations in ring width and maximumwood density of Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) at different altitudes in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany, to determine the climate response of these parameters under contrasting climate conditions. In addition, we compared maximum, average and minimum wood density between sites. Bootstrapped correlation coefficients of ring width and maximum wood density with monthly temperature and precipitation, revealed a different climate sensitivity of both parameters. Ring width showed strong correlations with climate variables in the previous year and in the first half of the growingseason. Further, a negative relationship with summer temperature was observed at the low-altitude sites. Maximum wood density correlated best with temperature during the growing season, whereby strongest correlations were found between September temperature and maximum wood density at the high-altitude sites. Observed differences in maximum, average and minimum wood density are suggested to relate to the local climate; with lower temperature and higher water availability having a negative effect on wood density. |
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| ISSN: | 1844-8135 2065-2445 |