Branch Elongation, Bud Durability, and Wind-Generated Crown Movement Associated with Crown Abrasion in Deciduous Trees

Trees that grow in close proximity to other trees are subject to crown and branch abrasion, causing mechanical injury. The loss of branch tips and buds through abrasion can affect the architecture and growth of tree crowns. This research quantifies the impacts of crown abrasion between neighboring t...

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Main Authors: Wayne K. Clatterbuck, Tyler M. L. Brannon, Edward C. Yost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/15/2/247