L Roebuck
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Post by L Roebuck on Jan 27, 2009 8:46:17 GMT -5
Plumbing the depths of tall trees - from caves A researcher at The University of Western Australia aims to understand the structure and function of the deep roots of WA's karri and tuart trees by monitoring their roots from caves. Dr Tim Bleby of the School of Plant Biology, the son of a forester who grew up on a South Australian pine plantation, said the aim of his work was to learn more about the role of tall, deep-rooted trees in the water cycle of South-West WA, and to understand how these tall trees might react to water shortages brought about by climate change. Full Article
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