Title: Worldwide hemisphere-dependent lean in Cook pines.
Authors: Johns, Jason W.; Yost, Jennifer M.; Nicolle, Dean; Igic, Boris; Ritter, Matt K.
Abstract: The article examines a novel hemisphere-dependent leaning habit in Araucaria columnaris (Cook pine) in New Caledonia. Complex interactions of genetics and environmental stimuli in a tree's form, is determined. Also investigated is the relationship between magnitude of lean and latitude across regional samples in the country.
Subjects: PINE; FORESTS & forestry & the environment; TREES -- Adaptation; TREE development; GEOGRAPHICAL positions; PLANT reproduction
Publication: Ecology, 2017, Vol 98, Issue 9, p2482
ISSN: 0012-9658
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1002/ecy.1850

Worldwide hemisphere-dependent lean in Cook pines.

Johns, Jason W.; Yost, Jennifer M.; Nicolle, Dean; Igic, Boris; Ritter, Matt K.