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Interactions of Elevated Carbon Dioxide, Nutrient Status, and Water Stress on Physiological Processes and Competitive Interactions Among Three Forest Tree Species

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The Productivity and Sustainability of Southern Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Environment

Part of the book series: Ecological Studies ((ECOLSTUD,volume 128))

Abstract

Loblolly pine-hardwood forest systems cover vast areas throughout the southern United States, and contribute profoundly to the economic and ecological stability of the region. Concern has been voiced that increased atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations could ultimately produce changes in forest composition or increase the cost associated with maintaining forests of desired species composition. In 1994, forest landowners in the South incurred site-preparation and crop- release costs in excess of $50 million to establish and maintain desired stand composition (Dubois et al., 1995). Forest managers, and corporate and regional planners would benefit from understanding the nature of these potential changes in forest composition in order to adjust silvicultural strategies, cost, and resource flow expectations for these forests during the next century.

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  1. ManTech Environmental Technology, Inc., Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA

    Robert A. Mickler

  2. USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA

    Susan Fox

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Groninger, J.W., Seiler, J.R., Friend, A.L., Berrang, P.C., Zedaker, S.M. (1998). Interactions of Elevated Carbon Dioxide, Nutrient Status, and Water Stress on Physiological Processes and Competitive Interactions Among Three Forest Tree Species. In: Mickler, R.A., Fox, S. (eds) The Productivity and Sustainability of Southern Forest Ecosystems in a Changing Environment. Ecological Studies, vol 128. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2178-4_7

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