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Delayed soil thawing affects root and shoot functioning and growth in Scots pine.

Tapani Repo1, Tarja Lehto, Leena Finér

  • 1The Finnish Forest Research Institute, Joensuu Research Unit, P.O. Box 68, FI-80101 Joensuu, Finland. tapani.repo@metla.fi

Tree Physiology
|August 19, 2008
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Delayed soil frost in boreal regions significantly hinders Scots pine sapling growth by impeding root development and water transport. Prolonged freezing can be lethal, impacting forest regeneration and ecosystem health.

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