Tree seedling flooding tolerance for 22 species was assessed under controlled field condi­ tions. Initial heights under control (freely draining soil, n = 20 per species) and flooded (stand­ ing water, depth = 10 cm, n = 20 per species) conditions were measured in March 1990. Sur­ vival, height and diameter growth were determined after 120 days. Recovery from flooding effects was assessed in th...

The ongoing shifts in natural vegetation zones predict the expansion of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) into Eastern Baltic region, suggesting it will become a potential alternative to birch (Betula pendula Roth. and Betula pubescens Ehrh.) forest regeneration. For successful application regeneration material, an evaluation susceptibility disturbances (e.g., wind) is necessary for reliable ...

We assessed the irradiance-related plasticity of hydraulic architecture in saplings of Betula pendula Roth., a pioneer species; Acer pseudoplatanus L., Fraxinus excelsior L. and Quercus robur L., which are post-pioneer light-requiring species; and Quercus petraea Matt. Liebl. and Fagus sylvatica L. Plants were grown in pots in 36%, 16% and 4% of full sunlight. Hydraulic conductance was measured...

The estimation of the modern state arboreal plants dendropark Lugansk State Agrarian University was first given. It set that now 5712 copies trees, bushes and lianas, related to 104 species from 63 genus 29 families, sprout on this territory. Dominant position is occupied by trees - 55.6%, 37.0% lianas 7.4%. conditions Aesculus hippocastanum L., Betula pendula Roth, Populus alba L. nigra are ca...