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INCREASE IN ABILITY TO BECOME FROST-RESISTANT DURING AGEING IN QUERCUS ILEX

TitleINCREASE IN ABILITY TO BECOME FROST-RESISTANT DURING AGEING IN QUERCUS ILEX
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1969
AuthorsLARCHER, W.
JournalPLANTA
Volume88
Pagination130--&
Keywordsfrost hardiness, Quercus ilex, resistance pattern
Abstract

Shoots of Quercus ilex gain more efficient ability to become frost- hardened in winter during the course of ageing. The greatest increase in frost- hardiness occurs within the first five winters. Full capacity for frost-resistance is not reached until the plant enters its reproductive phase. Roots do not change their resistance pattern with age.