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A soil heat and water transfer model to predict belowground grass rhizome bud death in a grass fire
Author(s): J. Choczynska and E. A. Johnson
Month: Apr
Year: 2009
Journal: Journal of Vegetation Science
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Pages: 277-287
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Water
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Andropogon gerardii (Big bluestem), Sorghastrum nutans (Indiangrass),
Abstract
A "soil heat and water transport model" was devised to predict post-fire rhizome mortality in 3 grasses: Andropogon gerardii, Sorghastrum nutans, and Panicum virgatum. The model helps to explain why and how a large percentage of rhizomes are able to survive even severe fires.Suggested Citation
J. Choczynska and E. A. Johnson. "A soil heat and water transfer model to predict belowground grass rhizome bud death in a grass fire." Journal of Vegetation Science 20.2 (2009): 277-287.Go back