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Xylem Cavitation: An Indication of Moisture Stress in Newly Planted Western Hemlock Seedling

Xylem cavitation occurs when water potentials reach a level great enough to introduce air into the water conducting system. Cavitation events in western hemlock were found to begin at -1.9MPa and reach very high levels at -3.4MPa. The best place to monitor cavitation events was the base of the seedling stem.


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Author(s): Kathleen L. Kavanagh

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1991

Event: Intermountain Forest Nursery Association
1991 - Park City, UT