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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Climate and soils"”.
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Color characteristics of the natural environment: a case study
… characteristics, such as vegetation, topography, climate, and soils. When designing places, it is important to consider the characteristic colors of the larger natural context because the perception of color is affected by the colors surrounding (Chevreul, 1839), and humans have a psychological …
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The response of field peas to plant intensity: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours in the University of Canterbury
… studies of plant population on the growth and yield of pea plants both in New Zealand and elsewhere. However, the majority of research has been centred on the production of peas for harvest in the green state. As a result, few trials have been extended to include the harvest of pea seed and …
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Incorporating Climate Sensitivity for Eastern United States Tree Species into the Forest Vegetation Simulator
Detecting climate-induced effects in forest ecosystems become increasingly important as more evidence of greenhouse-gas-related climate change were founded. The Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS) is an important growth and yield model used to support management and planning on public forest lands …
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ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY DRIVERS OF SPECIES DISTRIBUTIONS IN THE GRASSY BIOME
… of vegetation that occurs according to climatic and soil conditions. For example, rainforests and tropical grasslands should occur in different climates and are expected to differ drastically in their biogeochemical rates, owing to differences in plant water-use, nutrient-use, and photosynthesis. …
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Development of Urban Tree Growth Models Based on Site and Soil Characteristics
… their genetic potential for growth, longevity, and ecosystem function. To overcome these limitations, greater understanding of tree growth in the urban environment is needed. The goal of this research project was therefore to characterize a broad suite of soil characteristics associated with …
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Patterns of plant species richness and diversity across two habitat types in the Upper Karoo, South Africa
… biodiversity. Apart from its rich agricultural land-use history, the region is also under pressure from the development of the Square Kilometre Array, an increased demand for cleaner energy from shale gas fracking and/or other renewable energy installations, and the overarching impacts of global …