Tree Growth
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Transcript of Tree Growth
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Tree GrowthDendrology - study of treesDendrochronology - study of tree rings
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Tree Cross Section
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Outer Bark: Protection, insulation
Inner Bark: phloem, carries food short lived - becomes bark/corkCambium Layer : cell division, annual ring addedSapwood: new wood, carries water (xylem)
Heartwood: strength, support
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Spring CellsSummer CellsThis tree is 50 years old!
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Diameter TapeMeasured at DBH - 4.5)
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Increment BorerCore sample
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Twig Diagramprimary growth - growth upwardsecondary growth - outward growth
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Terms To KnowBarkPrimary GrowthGravitropismHeartwood Secondary GrowthAuxinsSapwood Bundle Scar/Leaf ScarCytokininsCambium Increment Borer Annual RingPith Diameter TapeXylemDBHPhloemDendrologyTerminal BudDendrochronologyLateral BudPruningLenticelGraftingBud Scale ScarPhototropism