Abstract
Introduced tree species which have a wide natural range of distribution should be tested in experiments with different provenances. Douglas-fir is a very productive conifer species in its natural forest stands of America and Canada. Because of its high value, it is very popular in the countries of Europe and New Zealand as a conifer species suitable for reforestation. Its genetics and ecological adaptability can be confirmed by the investigations of its variable morphological traits, which is the aim of this research. Needle characteristics and needle morphology play a very important role in the performance of plant functions. Needle structure has a great influence on the plant life-cycle and their resistance to water loss, temperature and CO2 levels. The characteristics and morphology of needles were studied in order to determine whether there are differences between the provenances. Two experimental plots with twenty Douglas-fir provenances originally from North America were established in Serbia. A two-way analysis of variance was aimed at a closer study of the effects of the interaction of the site conditions of Douglas-fir provenances in the test locations in Serbia on the morphological traits of the needles.
Funder
Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of the Republic of Serbia
Publisher
Centre for Evaluation in Education and Science (CEON/CEES)
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