This paper presents the results of studies conducted to evaluate the effects of seed desiccation on the germination of Shorea assamica seeds in order to determine the lifespan of the seeds. Fully matured S. assamica seeds were collected from Hutan Simpan Ulu Tranum Raub, Pahang (Malaysia) in March...

The objective of this study is to measure the value of photosynthesis, transpiration, and water use efficiency (WUE) rates for selected mangrove species at Larut Matang Mangrove Forest, Malaysia as baseline data for conservation. Two species were selected in this study; Rhizophora apiculata (Bakau...

Combined with multilayer system, apply LED light in specific production phase of ornamentals makes it possible to study the effects of light quality on its physiological performance and plant-water relations. As plants will continue their growth in the in a drastic changing greenhouse environmental ...

Temperate fruit trees replanted into old orchard sites often grow poorly. A complex assemblage of soil-borne fungal plant pathogens and plant-parasitic nematodes is considered to be the primary cause of replant stress, but on coarse-textured soils restricted availability of water and key nutrients...

The southern conifer Agathis australis is among the largest (by volume) and longest-lived trees in the world. They are confined to the north of New Zealand's north island where droughts will become more frequent and severe under future climatic conditions. To explore the impact of drought on water...

The ratio of the primary mechanisms of carbon deposition in Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) during the growing season was investigated. Temperature regulation of trunk respiratory expenditure and correlation of crown photosynthesis with trunk respiratory activity in spring and autumn have been...

In order to evaluate the suitability of two rose hybrids for landscaping and gardening in sea coastal areas, a research was carried out on plants grown in pot in open field, submitted to saline spray to simulate the marine aerosol, with or without a previous foliar application of antitranspirant....

Miniature external sap flow gauges are a useful tool for investigating water use of leaves and small shoots, yet have been utilized sparingly in academic research, agriculture, and related fields. Low adoption of sap flow technology could be related to the prohibitively high cost of commercially...

Southwestern white pine (Pinus strobiformis Engelm.) faces dual threats of climate change shifting its environmental niche and mortality due to a nonnative, invasive fungal pathogen. To inform efforts to sustain this species, we established experimental field trials in three common gardens along an ...