Abstract

Loblolly pine (Pinus tueda L.) occurs naturally on soils that are frequently low in fertility and water availability (Allen et al., 1990; Schultz 1997). Despite these limitations, this species maintains a high level of productivity on most sites (Schultz, 1997). Knowledge of plantation loblolly pine root system growth and physiology is needed to understand how this species is adapted to soil resource limitations, and how management can be used to favor root system function. The fine root dynamics of mature conifers is modal with a distinct

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