Annual rings in a native Hawaiian tree, Sophora chrysophylla, on Maunakea, Hawaii

Author:

Francisco, Kainana S., Hart, Patrick J., Li, Jinbao, Cook, Edward R., Baker, Patrick J.

Title:

Annual rings in a native Hawaiian tree, Sophora chrysophylla, on Maunakea, Hawaii

Periodical:

Journal of Tropical Ecology

Year:

2015

Volume:

31

Pages:

567-571

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.

Label:

Botany - Mamane

URL:

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-tropical-ecology/article/annual-rings-in-a-native-hawaiian-tree-sophora-chrysophylla-on-maunakea-hawaii/5BCB5AF4F7EBA5259398FD78E3AD9C69

Date:

November 2015

Collection:

Periodicals