Research ArticleArticles

Influence of Water Stress and Restricted Root Volume on Growth and Development Of Urban Trees

Donald T. Krizek and Stephen P. Dubik
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) February 1987, 13 (2) 47-55; DOI: https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1987.008

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Influence of Water Stress and Restricted Root Volume on Growth and Development Of Urban Trees
Donald T. Krizek, Stephen P. Dubik
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) Feb 1987, 13 (2) 47-55; DOI: 10.48044/jauf.1987.008
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