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Stem elongation response to neighbour shade in sprawling and upright Polygonum species
Author(s): B. Collins and G. Wein
Month: Oct
Year: 2000
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Annals of Botany
Journal Link: http://aob.oxfordjournals.org/
Volume: 86
Issue: 4
Pages: 739-744
Article Topic(s): Competition,Light
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Polygonum hydropiperoides (Swamp smartweed),
Abstract
The overtopping responses of two Polygomum species (P. sagittatum and P. hydropiperoides) were studied in greenhouse experiment. Internode length of both species increased with shade density. The vine-like P. sagittatum climbed on adjacent plants as it elongated under shade, showing an ability to elongate beyond self-supporting heights.Suggested Citation
B. Collins and G. Wein. "Stem elongation response to neighbour shade in sprawling and upright Polygonum species." Annals of Botany 86.4 (2000): 739-744.Go back