Tree growth results from a sequence of physiological processes, consisting of the formation of new cells, cell enlargement, and cell differentiation. Tree physiology deals with the study of these processes and has made a major contribution towards a better understanding of the causal relationship between the production of dry matter and many influential interacting variables.
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(2007). Introduction. In: Forest Mensuration. Managing Forest Ecosystems, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-5991-9_1
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