Investigating the growth dynamics of mamane (Sophora chrysophylla) on Maunakea, Hawai`i using radiocarbon dating and classical dendrochronology methods

Author:: Francisco, Kainana S.
Title:: Investigating the growth dynamics of mamane (Sophora chrysophylla) on Maunakea, Hawai`i using radiocarbon dating and classical dendrochronology methods
Periodical:: Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science
Year:: 2012
Volume:: M.S.
Pages:: 45
Subject:: Mamane Sophora chrysophylla Carbon isotope ratios Trees Hawaii Island Radiocarbon dating Mauna Kea
Summary:: Mamane trees form growth rings due to the strong seasonal variability in temperature and rainfall in the subalpine zones of Maunakea. The author explored the relationship between local precipitation and the growth dynamics of Mamane tree using classical dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating. The study will benefit efforts in subalpine forest conservation and management on Maunakea.
URL:: http://hdl.handle.net/10790/2645
Date:: 2012
Collection:: Monographs