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Are gas exchange responses to resource limitation and defoliation linked to source:sink relationships? by PINKARD, E. A, EYLES, A, O'GRADY, A. P

“…Productivity of trees can be affected by limitations in resources such as water and nutrients, and herbivory. However, there is little understanding of their…”
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Growth and photosynthetic responses following defoliation and bud removal in eucalypts by Barry, K.M., Pinkard, E.A.

“…► A pot-trial study of Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus nitens found that both species responded similarly to defoliation treatments. ► Growth was reduced…”
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Down-regulation of photosynthesis following girdling, but contrasting effects on fruit set and retention, in two sweet cherry cultivars by Quentin, A.G., Close, D.C., Hennen, L.M.H.P., Pinkard, E.A.

“…Sweet cherry (Prunus avium) trees were manipulated to analyse the contribution of soluble sugars to sink feedback down-regulation of leaf net CO2 assimilation…”
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Effects of partial defoliation on closed canopy Eucalyptus globulus Labilladière: Growth, biomass allocation and carbohydrates by Quentin, A.G., Beadle, C.L., O’Grady, A.P., Pinkard, E.A.

“…▶ 4-year-old Eucalyptus globulus trees were able to tolerate 45% leaf removal. ▶ Trees responded by decreased branch senescence in the lower crown. ▶…”
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Chlorophyll and nitrogen determination for plantation-grown Eucalyptus nitens and E. globulus using a non-destructive meter by Pinkard, E.A., Patel, V., Mohammed, C.

“…Portable non-destructive meters are used successfully with many species for estimating foliar chlorophyll or nitrogen (N) content. In this study, we…”
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Process-based modelling of the severity and impact of foliar pest attack on eucalypt plantation productivity under current and future climates by Pinkard, E.A., Battaglia, M., Bruce, J., Leriche, A., Kriticos, D.J.

“…We examined the impacts of a defoliating pest, Mycosphaerella leaf disease (MLD), on rotation-length Eucalyptus globulus plantation productivity under current…”
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Estimating the spatio-temporal risk of disease epidemics using a bioclimatic niche model by Pinkard, E.A., Kriticos, D.J., Wardlaw, T.J., Carnegie, A.J., Leriche, Agathe

“…There are presently few tools available for estimating epidemic risks from forest pathogens, and hence informing pro-active disease management. In this study…”
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Photosynthesis of Eucalyptus globulus with Mycosphaerella leaf disease by Pinkard, E. A., Mohammed, C. L.

“…$\bullet$ Mycosphaerella leaf disease (MLD) is a major cause of foliage damage in Eucalyptus globulus plantations. Our study is the first to describe the…”
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Crown and stand characteristics of Eucalyptus nitens in response to initial spacing: implications for thinning by Pinkard, E.A, Neilsen, W.A

“…An experiment was established in a 7-year-old Eucalyptus nitens (Deane and Maiden) Maiden spacing trial, to investigate the effects of initial spacing on crown…”
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Physiological and growth responses related to pattern and severity of green pruning in young Eucalyptus globulus by Pinkard, E.A.

“…Eucalyptus globulus (Labill.) is grown for a variety of purposes that require removal of some of the foliage from a young age, such as oil production and…”
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Modelling the impact of defoliation and leaf damage on forest plantation function and production by Battaglia, M., Pinkard, E.A., Sands, P.J., Bruce, J.L., Quentin, A.

“…• A process-based model of plantation defoliation is developed. • Detailed effects of damage on canopy light transmission and photosynthesis are simulated. •…”
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Determining photosynthetic responses of forest species to elevated [CO 2]: Alternatives to FACE by Pinkard, E.A., Beadle, C.L., Mendham, D.S., Carter, J., Glen, M.

“…▶ Free air CO 2 enrichment (FACE) experiments are considered the most reliable approach for quantifying our expectations of forest ecosystem responses to…”
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Co-ordination of growth, gas exchange and hydraulics define the carbon safety margin in tree species with contrasting drought strategies by Mitchell, P J, O'Grady, A P, Tissue, D T, Worledge, D, Pinkard, E A

“…Gas exchange, growth, water transport and carbon (C) metabolism diminish during drought according to their respective sensitivities to declining water status…”
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Effects of fertilising with nitrogen and phosphorus on growth and crown condition of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. experiencing insect defoliation by Pinkard, E.A., Baillie, C., Patel, V., Mohammed, C.L.

“…We undertook a study to test the hypothesis that fertiliser application would moderate the effects of insect herbivory on stem growth of plantation-grown…”
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Impacts of Teratosphaeria leaf disease on plantation Eucalyptus globulus productivity by Smith, A.H., Wardlaw, T.J., Pinkard, E.A., Ratkowsky, D., Mohammed, C.L., Woodward, S.

“…Summary The effects of Teratosphaeria leaf disease (TLD) on Eucalyptus globulus are varied, and it is currently poorly understood whether infection by TLD can…”
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Growth responses of Eucalyptus globulus Labill. to nitrogen application and severity, pattern and frequency of artificial defoliation by Pinkard, E.A., Baillie, C.C., Patel, V., Paterson, S., Battaglia, M., Smethurst, P.J., Mohammed, C.L., Wardlaw, T., Stone, C.

“…Defoliation from herbivores can reduce growth of affected plants, and this has been demonstrated for plantation-grown Eucalyptus globulus. We undertook a field…”
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Effects of pattern and severity of pruning on growth and branch development of pre-canopy closure Eucalyptus nitens by Pinkard, E.A

“…In order to produce appearance grade timber from plantation-grown Eucalyptus nitens, green pruning is necessary. However, studies of decay associated with…”
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Growth responses, physiology and decay associated with pruning plantation-grown Eucalyptus globulus Labill. and E. nitens (Deane and Maiden) Maiden by Pinkard, E.A., Mohammed, C., Beadle, C.L., Hall, M.F., Worledge, D., Mollon, A.

“…Detailed studies have been undertaken to define pruning regimes for Eucalyptus nitens, but little is known of E. globulus responses to pruning although this is…”
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Interactive effects of water supply and defoliation on photosynthesis, plant water status and growth of Eucalyptus globulus Labill by Quentin, A G, O'Grady, A P, Beadle, C L, Mohammed, C, Pinkard, E A

“…Increased climatic variability, including extended periods of drought stress, may compromise on the health of forest ecosystems. The effects of defoliating…”
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Growth and stem form responses of plantation-grown Acacia melanoxylon (R. Br.) to form pruning and nurse-crop thinning by Medhurst, J.L., Pinkard, E.A., Beadle, C.L., Worledge, D.

“…This study investigated the feasibility of silvicultural intervention in Acacia melanoxylon (R. Br.) plantations grown with Pinus radiata (D. Don) nurse crops,…”
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