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Abies concolor (Gord
... in check by frequent natural fires. Extensive fire control efforts, however, have reduced fire frequency. As a result, white fir ... that reduces tree vigor, such as mistletoes, Cytospora, drought, or fire, increases susceptibility to attack (20). Several other bark ... . Parsons, D. J., and S. H. DeBenedetti. 1979. Impact of fire suppression on a mixed conifer forest. Forest Ecology and Management 2 ...
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Tsuga mertensiana (Bong
... Before effective fire suppression, many mountain hemlock stands south of Alaska probably succumbed to fire, as is indicated by the many young stands (11,20). The species is considered susceptible to fire because ... Wind commonly destroys trees in the coastal strip of British Columbia (45) and Alaska where fire is not important (35). As cutting is increased in mountain hemlock forests, wind damage ...
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Botany Photo of the Day: Alpine Meadows near Black Tusk
... a few select areas where the right combination of ecological factors such as water, sunlight, fire and (particularly) soils are not conducive to tree colonization. Instead of the trees which dominate ... Taylor and Black Tusk Meadows in Garibaldi Provincial Park. Sadly, due to a policy of fire suppression and the result of global warming, it is likely by the lifetimes of your children ...
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Georgia Plant Conservation Alliance | Conservation Projects
... of Florida Torreya's habitat. Changes such as altered water seepage patterns, increased sunlight, and fire suppression further stressed a species already in trouble from years of exploitation. Current Status Today the ...
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Keeping You and Your Food Safe, SS-162-99
... because damp towels can cause a steam burn, and unfolded edges of towels can catch fire if allowed to make contact with a hot element. Buy good quality hot pads and ... borne bacteria and their toxins due to changes in stomach acidity levels and a general suppression of the immune system contribute to the increased risk of food-related illness to seniors ...
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Scientific Staff - Bonnie Ball Coelho
... = 0.0015). This is the first report of P. penetrans suppression by P. glaucum in the field. Further investigation of nematode suppression by pearl miller lines and development of this potentially sustainable ... the total root mass. Root die-back after the plant cane harvest was lower because fire was not used at this harvest and soil humidity was higher under the accumulated litter ...
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APS Potomac Division Abstracts
... -ca, a gibberellin synthesis inhibitor) has a significant effect in suppressing diseases, including fire blight, and some insects, on apple. We wished to see whether potato leafhopper ... trial. Significant suppression of fire blight incidence was seen where potato leafhopper feeding was reduced, as well as significant suppression of both potato leafhopper feeding and fire blight incidence where ...
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Glossary of Tree Terms—The Tree Guide at Arborday.org
... ranging from 3 (strongly acid) to 11 (strongly alkaline) with 7 being neutral. alleopathy The suppression of growth of one plant species by another due to the release of toxic substances ... of natural pollination. reforestation The planting of forested land that has been lost due to fire, logging, drought, pests, or disease to restore beauty to the landscape, provide food and habitat ...
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Virginia O.
... are enhancing the antagonistic activity of mixtures of biological control organisms to optimize suppression of fire blight. Courses BOT 692 Selected Topics in Plant Pathology/ Phytobacteriology Related Publications: ... , V. O., Johnson, K. B., and Loper, J. E. 2002. Biological control of fire blight: Understanding interactions among introduced and indigenous microbial communities. Pages 225-239. In: ...
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What's New on the Website?
... 11/7/06) COUNTY SUDDEN OAK DEATH SUPPRESSION EFFORTS RECOGNIZED BY CALIFORNIA BOARD OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION Press Release Dated 11/8/06 Summary of Fire and P. ramorum issues (Posted 11 ...
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