Tree biomass and increase in biomass were determined for cypress (Taxodium distichum) in different systems in Florida. Ten trees were harvested to determine biomass regressions. Lowest biomass and tree growth rates were found in cypress-pine associations indicative of low water, in monospecific stands of cypress which are indicative of high water levels, and in a poorly drained cypress dome. In...

Waterlogging tolerant tree species exert a critical role in forest preservation and the associated water conservation flood prone areas. Clarifying patterns drivers of uptake by waterlogging trees is crucial for management flood-prone areas, especially scenario precipitation changes estuary delta. Here, we uploaded values δD δ18O obtained from soil xylem waters to Bayesian mixed model (MixSIAR)...

BACKGROUND Recently, Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai (A. distichum) has been reported to exert the inhibitory effect on angiotensin converting enzyme. However, no specific pharmacological effects from A. distichum have been described. We performed in vitro study to evaluate anti-cancer properties of A. distichum and then elucidate the potential mechanisms. METHODS Cell viability was measured by...

Intensive vegetation management alters seedling growth and development in southcm pine plantations. Adequate light, moisture. and nutrients stimulate seedling stem growth and crown development. Thus rapid stem growth could deplete nutrient and energy resources required for aggressive rcot growth. Early root system expansion within the available rooting zone is critical because structural root g...

Belonolaimus longicaudatus and Helicotylenchus pseudorobustus are among the most common nematode parasites of turfgrasses in Florida. Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon × C. transvaalensis) and seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) are the two turf species most commonly used on Florida golf courses. This paper explores the interactions between B. longicaudatus and H. pseudorobustus on bermudagrass...

Seashore paspalum (Paspalum vaginatum) is among the most salt- and cadmium-tolerant warm-season perennial grass species widely used as turf or forage. The objective of this study was to select stable reference genes for quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis of seashore paspalum in response to four abiotic stresses. The stability of 12 potential reference genes was ...