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Woody tissues : bark

Woody tissues : bark

by Chris, 28 April, 2011, 2 comments

Wood is such a familiar material that we tend to take it for granted. In general, it is a long lasting, fibrous material that is found within the roots, stems and branches of trees and shrubs. It is mainly composed of xylem – a tissue that brings water and minerals up from the roots and distributes the minerals and water to the leaves and growing tissues of the stem. Read more...

Red Band Needle Blight

Red Band Needle Blight

by Angus, 3 June, 2010, 2 comments

This is an interesting and dramatic condition that affects various pines, especially Corsican Pine. Thetford Forest in East Anglia has been severely affected by it. Of the 25,000 hectares of that forest, about 13,000 ha are Corsican Pine. Read more...

Seeds and Dormancy

Seeds and Dormancy

by Chris, 24 January, 2007, 0 comments

Seeds may be classified as orthodox or recalcitrant. These terms refer to their moisture content and whether or not they can enter into a state of (prolonged) dormancy. The seeds of most plants growing in a temperate climate (such as that found in the UK and western Europe) gradually dry as they mature and many enter a state of dormancy. Seeds that are tolerant to this drying process and which can be stored for a long time are said to be ‘orthodox’. In this Read more...

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