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Subtropical–Tropical Urban Tree Water Relations and Drought Stress Response Strategies

Roger Kjelgren, Daryl Joyce and David Doley
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) May 2013, 39 (3) 125-131; DOI: https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.2013.017
Roger Kjelgren
Roger Kjelgren (corresponding author), Department of Plants, Soils and Climate, Utah State University, 4820 Old Main Hill, Logan, Utah 84322-4820, U.S.,
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Daryl Joyce
Daryl Joyce, School of Agriculture & Food Sciences, University of Queensland, Gatton Qld., Horticulture & Forestry Science, Department of Employment, Economic Development & Innovation, Dutton Park Qld., Australia
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David Doley, Centre for Mined Land Rehabilitation, University of Queensland, St Lucia Qld., Australia
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