Carbon isotope discrimination and oxygen isotope composition in clones of the F1 hybrid between slash pine and Caribbean pine in relation to tree growth, water-use efficiency and foliar nutrient concentration

Xu, Z HSaffigna, P.G.Simpson, JaneHaines, RWalker, SOsborne, DGuinto, DFarquhar, Graham2015-12-130829-318Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/1885/90030The objectives of this study were: (1) to examine how foliar carbon isotope discrimination (Δ) and oxygen isotope composition (δ18O) are related to tree growth, ash mineral nutrient concentration and foliar nutrient concentration in 7-year-old clones ofKeywords: Australia; carbon; clone; cultivar; genetic correlation; genetic selection; hybrid; isotope; nutrient concentration; plant growth; plant leaf; water use; clone; coniferous tree; growth rate; isotopic composition; nutrient; selective breeding; water use; P Ash mineral nutrient concentration; Foliar K concentration; Growth performance; Photosynthetic capacity; Pinus caribaea; Pinus elliottii; Selection; Stomatal conductanceCarbon isotope discrimination and oxygen isotope composition in clones of the F1 hybrid between slash pine and Caribbean pine in relation to tree growth, water-use efficiency and foliar nutrient concentration20002015-12-12