Morphological adaptions of Quercus ilex leaves in the Castelporziano forest
| Title | Morphological adaptions of Quercus ilex leaves in the Castelporziano forest |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1992 |
| Authors | Gratani, L., Marzi P., & Crescente M. F. |
| Journal | Plant Ecology |
| Volume | 99-100 |
| Pagination | 155-161 |
| Keywords | Macro and microclimate, Morphological leaf analysis, Quercus ilex L., Soil, Sun and shade leaves |
| Abstract | The annual course of vegetative growth of the most representative species of a Ouercus ilex L. forest in Castelporziano (Latium, Italy) was studied through periodical analysis of selected ecophysiological leaf indexes, for the period 1987-1990. The results demonstrate that the local climate facilitates continuous vegetative activity of the sclerophyllous species without a latent phase. The variable morphology of sun and shade leaves of (2- ilex illustrates the plant's response to environmental stress. |
