Leaf Characteristics and Chlorophyll in Relation to Exposure and Production in Rhododendron Maxima
Whittaker RH and Garfine V. 1962. Leaf Characteristics and Chlorophyll in Relation to Exposure and Production in Rhododendron Maxima. Ecology. 43(1):120 - 125
Observations of the great bay, or rosebay rhododendron leaves as related to growth and reaction to exposure to light disclosed that they continue to grow for three to four years in open situations, usually less when shaded. Chlorophyll content increases for the second and third year then decreases rapidly.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Whittaker, Robert; Garfine, Violet
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park NC TN, Growth, GRSM-01621, Plant Studies, rosebay rhododendron (Rhododendron maxima), Vegetation