FOR3342C - Tree Biology

Lecture Handouts

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Lecture 1 - Tree Structure

Lecture 2 - Primary and Secondary Growth

Lecture 3 - Photosynthesis

Lecture 4 - Respiration

Lecture 4B - Carbon Balance

Lecture 5 - Carbohydrates

Lecture 6 - Water Relations I:  Water potential; uptake, transport, and storage of water

Lecture 7 - Water Relations II: Control of transpiration; tree and stand water balance

Lecture 8 - Water Relations III: Water stress and xylem cavitation

Lecture 9 - Mineral Nutrition

Lecture 10 - Reproductive Biology

Lecture 11 - Genetics and Tree Improvement

Lecture 12 - Radiation Effects on Tree Morphology and Physiology

Lecture 13 - Energy Balance