Ecophysiological studies on Pinus canariensis

Horn

Verlag Ferdinand Berger & Soehne Ges.m.b.H.

2005

S. 169-177

3 Abb., 1 Tab., 25 Lit. Ang.

Artikel aus einer ZeitschriftUnselbständiges Werk

200138868

Phyton 2005, 45(3) Special Edition : Special Aspects of Plant function, S. 169-177

In this review we summarize work carried out over the last 10 years on Pinus canariensis, an endemic tree species of the Canary Archipelago, in order to find out: how it is able to adapt to living from near sea level up to about 2.200 m; the response to different environmental conditions; the causes which prevent the natural regeneration in reforested areas and the methods needed to achieve nursery quality plants for reforestation. P. canariensis is able to modulate its physiology, the pigment and antioxidants content, the needle temperature resistance and the structure of its needles depending of the site where it grows, and it has a good stomatal control. The low light in reforested areas influences seedling growth and vigour. Also it has been shown that good quality planting stock obtained with fertilized artificial substrates is important for reforestation success.