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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Effects of simulated root herbivory and fertilizer application on growth and biomass allocation in the clonal perennial Solidago canadensis

Author(s): B. Schmid, S. L. Miao and F. A. Bazzaz

Year: 1990

Journal: Oecologia
Volume: 84
Issue: 1
Pages: 9-15

Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Fertilizer, Morphology, Nutrients, Stress
Research Setting(s): Field, Greenhouse

Species Referenced: Solidago canadensis (Canada goldenrod),

Abstract

Researches effects of simulated belowground herbivory on Solidago canadensis. When roots were removed through pruning, current shoots quickly restored equilibrium through compensatory belowground growth. When plants were fertilized, shoots increased allocation to aboveground parts. Unfertilized plants showed very little aboveground growth.

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B. Schmid, S. L. Miao and F. A. Bazzaz. "Effects of simulated root herbivory and fertilizer application on growth and biomass allocation in the clonal perennial Solidago canadensis." Oecologia 84.1 (1990): 9-15.

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ISSN: 0029-8549
DOI: 10.1007/BF00665588

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