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Bogunović, Sanja, Saša Bogdan, Miran Lanšćak, Nevenka Ćelepirović, and Mladen Ivanković. "Use of a Common Garden Experiment in Selecting Adapted Beech Provenances for Artificial Stand Restoration." South-east European forestry 11, no. 1 (April 30, 2020): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.15177/seefor.20-07.
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Increased frequency of extreme weather events has seriously affected forestry operations in south-eastern Europe. A precondition for effective artificial restoration of disturbed forest stands is site-adapted forest reproductive material (FRM). Common garden experiments (provenance trials) may assist in selecting such FRM. The main objective of this study was to establish among-provenance variation pattern using data from a beech provenance trial. Usefulness of the results in selecting seed sources for restoration of European beech stands is discussed. The trial was set up in 2007, at a slope of Medvednica mount facing north-west at 730-750 m above sea level. Plant heights were measured and survival scored in 2008 and 2015. Height increments were calculated and processed to determine variance components due to various effects. Highly significant provenance-by-block interaction was revealed, indicating strong microsite effects on provenance performances. Therefore, corrections were made and provenance mean height increments recalculated. Provenance mean height increment multiplied with survival was used as a measure of a provenance’s adaptedness. Regression tree (RT) analysis was used to determine the pattern of among-provenance variations. A set of provenance clusters was grown using climatic variables related to the provenance stands of origin as criteria. All analyzed effects were significant (provenance: F=2.07, p<0.05; block: F=5.07, p<0.05; provenance by block interaction: F=7.32, p<0.001). Data corrections reduced the interaction effect, thereby increasing reliability of calculated provenance adaptedness indices (AI). Provenances were grouped into 4 clusters due to elevation, mean July temperature and summer heat-to-moisture index (SHM). Cluster 4, containing provenances from the highest altitudes (>750m), had the highest mean AI (143.9±8.4 cm). The lowest mean AI (106.7±14.8 cm) had cluster 1, containing provenances from lower altitudes with lower mean July temperatures (≤18.4°C). Provenances originating from lower elevations with higher mean July temperatures (>18.4°C) were further divided into two clusters due to the SHM variable. Cluster 2 had the second highest mean AI (141.2±1.5 cm) and contained provenances from relatively wetter habitats (SHM≤48.2). Cluster 3, containing provenances from relatively arid habitats (SHM>48.2), had significantly lower mean AI (116.8±8.6 cm). Established among-provenance variation pattern might be used as a tool in selecting seed sources for artificial restoration of beech stands at mount Medvednica. It is advisable to use FRM from higher altitudes and/or from slightly lower altitudes (up to 150 m lower than a restoring site) but featured with warmer and drier conditions compared to the trial. Generally, provenance trials should be utilized as a valuable decision tool in restoring disturbed forest stands but may also be misleading if not well designed and analyzed.
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Klisz, Marcin, Valentina Buttò, Sergio Rossi, Hubert Morin, and Szymon Jastrzębowski. "Intra-annual stem size variations converge across marginal populations of European beech." Trees 34, no. 1 (October 1, 2019): 255–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00468-019-01915-5.
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Abstract Key message The intra-annual variability in stem size of marginal beech population from south-eastern distribution range of beech in Poland is higher within than between populations. Abstract One of the key issues of the distribution of tree species is their ability to track environmental changes. European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) is a species highly sensitive to extreme climatic events, because of its high phenotypic plasticity. In this study, we aim to determine the variability in stem size between and within marginal beech populations. Marginal populations of beech growing under uniform environmental conditions of provenance trial offer unique opportunity to detect adaptive differentiations driven by natural selection. In this work, we studied stem size variation recorded by automatic band dendrometers in four beech marginal populations growing in a common garden in the south-eastern distribution range of beech in Poland over the period 2016–2018. Strong climatic effects and weak provenance differences in seasonal stem size variation were observed. The provenances exhibited similar climate-related seasonal stem circumference variation. A high within-provenance variation was confirmed. Temperature of spring as well as temperature and precipitation of autumn were detected as key climatic parameters mostly for onset and end of stem size variation. Maximum stem size was mostly affected by the later end of its variation, which positively affected its duration. Climatic distance between beech provenances and provenance trial had a negligible effect on the variability in seasonal stem size variation between provenances. The evidence of weak inter-provenance and high intra-provenance variation in stem size changes observed in the south-eastern distribution range indicates that an individual-based approach could be a suitable strategy, when selecting for phenotypic plasticity.
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Stojnic, Srdjan, Sasa Orlovic, Danijela Miljkovic, and Wuehlisch von. "Intra- and interprovenance variations in leaf morphometric traits in European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.)." Archives of Biological Sciences 68, no. 4 (2016): 781–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/abs151008064s.
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European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) is one of the most important tree species in Europe. Due to substantial genetic diversity and phenotypic plasticity, beech has successfully adapted to different environments within its natural range. Provenance tests provide a good basis for studying within- and between-provenance genetic variation, due to homogeneous within-trial environmental conditions. The aim of the present study was to determine the within- and between-provenance genetic variability of certain leaf morphological traits among eleven beech provenances, grown in a common garden experiment. Univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test for differences among the studied beech provenances. Principal component analysis (PCA) allowed a complex assessment of the relationships among the provenances and an estimation of multivariate relations among the analyzed characters. The results of the study revealed the existence of substantial variability among provenances (p<0.001). Likewise, high genetic variability was observed at the intra-provenance level (p<0.001). The first three principal components (PC1-PC3) explained approximately 81% of the total variance among the European beech provenances tested. The highest contribution on PC1 corresponded to variables related to leaf size: leaf area (-0.882) and leaf width (-0.876). Based on the position of provenances on a PCA scatter plot, it could be assumed that European beech is characterized by a more ecotypic pattern of genetic variation rather than by clinal variation. Also, the presence of considerable genetic diversity within provenances will be important in the light of climate change impact on beech, since it could potentially facilitate rapid adaptation.
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Višnjić, Ćemal, Besim Balić, Velid Halilović, and Fuad Šehić. "VARIATION IN GROWTH AMONG NINE BOSNIAN HERZEGOVINIAN PROVENANCES OF SILVER FIR (Abies alba Mill)." Radovi Šumarskog fakulteta Univerziteta u Sarajevu 49, no. 1 (November 1, 2021): 1–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.54652/rsf.2019.v49.i1.21.
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Provenance experiments with forest trees provide valuable information about the growth and adaptability of population, often transferred from remote geographical regions and various climate conditions. This study researches the growth of nine provenances of silver fir from the area of its natural distribution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The experiment was established in the year 1991 in the form of a random block system with 5 repetitions. For planting, we used five-year-old seedlings (2/3), and planting spacing was 2x2 m. Each Silver fir provenance was included with 320 plants. Measurement results in the 28th year of age show the existence of variations between silver fir provenances in characteristics; mean height, mean diameter and average tree volume. Silver fir provenance from Bosanski Petrovac showed the best results. The mean height of this Silver fir provenance at the age of 28 was 9.1 m, while the mean diameter was 11.9 cm. Provenances that show the lowest growth (8.1 m) were from Pale, Olovo-Klis and Konjic. Silver fir provenance from Konjic has the lowest mean diameter (10.7 cm). In all provenances, we have had a culmination of height increment in age between 20 and 25 years. Variation between tested silver fir provenances for examined characteristic “mean height” was larger (four groups of population) compared to examined characteristic “mean diameter” (two groups of population). Volume of mean tree (0.062m3) and assortment (111.33 m3/ha) in Bosanski Petrovac provenance was larger than spreadsheet values for the first yield class for Central Europe conditions. The trial shows that silver fir in Bosnia and Herzegovina is variable on the local level due to specific micro-habitual conditions in which it grows.
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Bahru, Tinsae, Berhane Kidane, and Yigardu Mulatu. "Provenance Variation on Early Survival Rate and Growth Performance ofOxytenanthera abyssinica(A. Rich.) Munro Seedlings at Green House: An Indigenous Lowland Bamboo Species in Ethiopia." International Journal of Forestry Research 2018 (December 9, 2018): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5713456.
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Background. Lowland Bamboo (O. abyssinica) is an indigenous multipurpose species in Ethiopia and endemic to Africa.Aims. The present study was aimed at investigating provenance variation on early survival rate and growth performance ofO. abyssinicaseedlings so as to obtain suitable provenance for production of high quality seedlings.Methods. Seeds were collected from Pawe and Sherkole districts. Following raise of seedlings data on survival count, culm height, root collar diameter (RCD), number of leaves, and biomass were recorded.Results. Pawe provenance had slightly higher survival rate (91%). Except seedlings RCD, rhizomes length, and roots fresh and dry weights, higher mean values of other morphological parameters were recorded in Sherkole provenance. Biomass of leaves and culms was higher in Shekole provenance, while root biomass was exceeded by the Pawe provenance. However, significant variations (P<0.05) between provenances were observed in RCD, rhizomes length, weight of fresh culms, and fresh and dry root system. Seedlings growth parameters (height and RCD) were positively and significantly correlated with Biomass variables and hence could be considered as better evaluation criteria for seedling quality at green house.Conclusion. Sherkole provenance should be considered for raisingO. abyssinicaseedlings at green house.
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Gilfedder, L., and JB Kirkpatrick. "Genecological Variation in the Germination, Growth and Morphology of Four Populations of a Tasmanian Endangered Perennial Daisy, Leucochrysum albicans." Australian Journal of Botany 42, no. 4 (1994): 431. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/bt9940431.
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Seed was obtained from four populations of an endangered perennial daisy, Leucochrysum albicans (syn. Helipterum albicans), in Tasmania. These populations were from montane basaltic soils, montane limestone soils, lowland basaltic soils and lowland soils derived from mudstone. All populations had their highest percentage germination at 20°c, but the montane populations had lower germination rates than the lowland populations, especially at lower temperatures. The low altitude populations exhibited more rapid germination than the high altitude populations. In a glasshouse experiment droughting decreased the growth of the provenances from limestone and mudstone, while having little effect on the basalt provenances, mulching increased the growth of the lowland provenances relative to the highland provenances, and the application of fertiliser depressed the growth of the montane basalt provenance. Variations in leaf characteristics and flowering rates were evident between either provenance or treatment. The marked geographic variation in germination, morphology and ecological responses indicates that it is important to maintain the species over its full environmental range.
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Tsegaye, Mintesnot, Belayneh Lemage, and Alemayehu Hido. "Seedling performance of different provenances of selected indigenous tree species in Debub Ari District, Southern Ethiopia." Global Journal of Earth and Environmental Science 6, no. 2 (April 30, 2021): 38–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.31248/gjees2020.086.
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Better understanding of variations in seed traits and seedling vigor in various populations of a given species is vital for appropriate nursery and tree planting technology. The main objective of this study was to identify better provenance for indigenous trees by testing seed germination and seedling traits. Seeds of six indigenous trees (Vachellia abyssinica, Vachellia seyal, Faidherbia albida, Balanites aegyptiaca and Terminalia laxiflora Engl.) were collected from different geographic areas. One hundred (100) polyethylene pots (20 cm height and 12 cm diameter) were filled with 2:1:1 ratio of local, forest soil and sand composition for seedlings. A Complete Randomized Design (CRD), 5 x 4 polyethylene pots in four replications of 20 polyethylene pots for each provenance was designed in the nursery and the provenances for selected species. Different early growth performance parameters were measured for each tested provenance. All collected data were analyzed by using ANOVA while the least significance difference was computed for mean separation. The seedling performance of Vachellia abyssinica and Vachellia seyal were significantly varied among the provenances. Vachellia abyssinica from Butajira provenance had the highest mean values across all the studied parameters. Except height, Kako provenance had the highest mean values across all the early performance parameters of Vachellia seyal. Seedling performances of Faidherbia albida in the nursery was significantly varied among the provenances except for root collar diameter. Provenance from Wondo Genet had the highest mean values of germination percent and comparable leaf numbers with provenance from Hawassa. It can be concluded that the observed patterns of variation will have the implication for genetic resources conservations and tree improvement. Accordingly, Butajira and Kako provenances could be taken as a good source of seed collection for Vachellia abyssinica and Vachellia seyal, respectively. Wondo Genet and Hawassa provenances could also ensure the provision of planting materials of Faidherbia albida for farmers. Further progeny tests in the field should be undertaken for a longer period to obtain definitive recommendations for early selection
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Gülcü, Süleyman, and Nebi Bilir. "Growth and Survival Variation among Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestrisL.) Provenances." International Journal of Genomics 2017 (2017): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1904623.
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Tree height, basal diameter, and survival were examined in thirteen-year-old provenance test established by 30 seed sources of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestrisL.) at two exotic sites of the species in Southern part of Turkey. Variations within provenance and among provenances and relations among the traits were estimated to compare Scots pine provenance and two other native species. Averages of tree height and basal diameter were 350 cm and 52.7 mm in Aydogmus site and 385 cm and 51.2 mm in Kemer site, respectively. There were large differences within and among provenances for the characters. Sites were similar (p>0.05) for the characters, while there were significant differences (p≤0.05) among provenances within site according to results of variance analysis (ANOVA). Scots pine provenances were higher and had more thickness than that of black pine (Pinus nigraArnold) and Taurus cedar (Cedrus libaniA. Rich.) which were natural species of the region. There were positive and significant (p<0.05) correlations between height and basal diameter in the species. Average survivals were 56% and 35% of the provenances in the sites. They were 71% and 11% in black pine and 53% in Taurus cedar for the sites respectively.
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Wu, Pengfei, Mulualem Tigabu, Xiangqing Ma, Per Christer Odén, Youlan He, Xintuo Yu, and Zhiying He. "Variations in biomass, nutrient contents and nutrient use efficiency among Chinese fir provenances." Silvae Genetica 60, no. 1-6 (December 1, 2011): 95–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sg-2011-0014.
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Abstract A provenance trial involving 16 Chinese fir provenances was established in southern China in 1979, and biomass, nutrient content and nutrient use efficiency were assessed at the age of 23. One-way analysis of variance revealed significant inter-provenance variation (p<0.0001) in measured variables. The mean total biomass ranged from 98.8±5.3 to 163.3±4.2 t ha−1, and the stemwood accounted for 47–65% of the total biomass, followed by roots (11–24%), stembark (7.4–13.7%), and needles and branches (< 10 %). Much of the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium were stored in the needles, although the concentration varies among provenances. Whole-tree nutrient use efficiency varied from 115.4±2.1 to 180.2±1.02 g g−1, while efficiency in stemwood production ranged from 53.9±3.1 to 106.3±1.1 g g−1. Provenances did not display consistent variation in all measured variables, suggesting the need for multiple criteria for selection in future tree improvement program. In conclusion, the study reveals the existence of considerable variation in biomass production and nutrient use efficiency among Chinese fir provenances that can be exploited for selecting desirable genotypes for enhancing productivity of Chinese fir plantations.
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Nguyen-Queyrens, Anne, André Ferhi, Denis Loustau, and Jean-Marc Guehl. "Within-ring δ13C spatial variability and interannual variations in wood cellulose of two contrasting provenances of Pinus pinaster." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 28, no. 5 (May 1, 1998): 766–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x98-044.
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The carbon isotope composition (δ13C) of cellulose extracted from wood samples was measured on 26-year-old maritime pine trees (Pinus pinaster Ait.) of the mesic French provenance Landes and of the drought-resistant Moroccan provenance Tamjoute, all growing at the same location in France. Analysis of spatial variability revealed that intra-ring δ13C values varied over a range of about 0.5%o (mean SD = 0.12%o) for circumference and of about 1%o (mean SD = 0.22%o) for height and that interannual variability of δ13C was 3%o. The successive year-to-year δ13C values on four trees (from 1972 to 1991) were found to roughly parallel the variations of a water stress index, calculated by taking into account climatic variables as well as the level of the water table in the soil: δ13C increased with drought. The two provenances (30 trees per provenance) were compared at a juvenile stage (old rings) and at a mature stage (recent rings). The drought-resistant provenance (Tamjoute) presented lower δ13C values, independent of ring age. Relationships between δ13C and tree height are discussed both at the within- and between-provenance levels.
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Szymański, Norbert, and Sławomir Wilczyński. "Radial Growth Response of European Larch Provenances to Interannual Climate Variation in Poland." Forests 12, no. 3 (March 12, 2021): 334. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f12030334.
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The present study identified the similarities and differences in the radial growth responses of 20 provenances of 51-year-old European larch (Larix decidua Mill.) trees from Poland to the climatic conditions at three provenance trials situated in the Polish lowlands (Siemianice), uplands (Bliżyn) and mountains (Krynica). A chronology of radial growth indices was developed for each of 60 European larch populations, which highlighted the interannual variations in the climate-mediated radial growth of their trees. With the aid of principal component, correlation and multiple regression analysis, supra-regional climatic elements were identified to which all the larch provenances reacted similarly at all three provenance trials. They increased the radial growth in years with a short, warm and precipitation-rich winter; a cool and humid summer and when high precipitation in late autumn of the previous year was noted. Moreover, other climatic elements were identified to which two groups of the larch provenances reacted differently at each provenance trial. In the lowland climate, the provenances reacted differently to temperature in November to December of the previous year and July and to precipitation in September. In the upland climate, the provenances differed in growth sensitivity to precipitation in October of the previous year and June–September. In the mountain climate, the provenances responded differently to temperature and precipitation in September of the previous year and to precipitation in February, June and September of the year of tree ring formation. The results imply that both climatic factors and origin (genotype), i.e., the genetic factor, mediate the climate–growth relationships of larch provenances.
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Schiller, Gabriel. "EFFECT OF SEED ORIGIN ON GROWTH OF EUCALYPTUS MICROTHECA F. MUELL. IN ISRAEL." Israel Journal of Plant Sciences 43, no. 1 (May 13, 1995): 31–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07929978.1995.10676588.
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Provenance trials of Eucalyptus microtheca F. Muell. were established in the central Coastal Plain and the northern Negev in 1983, using the seed of 303 trees from 73 provenances in Australia bulked into 21 provenance groups by the CSIRO Division of Forest Research. Survival, height, and diameter development of E. microtheca in the central Coastal Plain were lower than those of Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehn. In the northern Negev, several progenies of E. microtheca had better growth and survival rates than E. camaldulensis. Variations within provenance groups in growth and survival were very large. Relations between the measured traits and variables describing the seed source of E. microtheca indicate the existence of latitudinal and longitudinal clines. Provenance groups most suitable for use in the northern Negev are Springsure, Qld. (No.14), Rockhampton, Qld. (No. 15), and Walgett, N.S.W. (No. 20).
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Kamanula, Mussa, Chimuleke Yagontha Munthali, and John Finias Kamanula. "Nutritional and Phytochemical Variation of Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) (Subspecies caffra and birrea) Fruit among Nine International Provenances Tested in Malawi." International Journal of Food Science 2022 (October 11, 2022): 1–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/4686368.
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Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) is one of the indigenous fruit trees that was selected for domestication in Malawi. This study was conducted to assess nutritional and phytochemical variation of Sclerocarya birrea (subspecies caffra and birrea) fruits planted in an international provenance trial in Malawi. Vitamin C, calcium, iron, zinc, fat, and fibre content ranged from 6 to 81 mg/100 g; 1.8 to 5.3 mg/100 g; 1.4 to 3.3 mg/100 g; 0.3 to 0.8 mg/100 g; 51.6 to 57.7%; and 4.1 to 6.9%, respectively. Phytochemical scores showed that all nine provenances contained weak (+) concentration of alkaloids. Kalimbeza (Namibia) and Magamba-Turiani (Tanzania) provenances showed moderate (++) concentrations of saponins. Chikhwawa (Malawi), Missira (Mali), and Moamba (Mozambique) provenances had moderate (++) concentrations of tannins. Missira (Mali) and Kalimbeza (Namibia) provenances showed weak (+) concentration of terpenoids. Variations observed in nutritional and phytochemical composition could be attributed to genetic make-up and origin of the genotypes, since all genotypes were planted in the same environment. Therefore, selection of Sclerocarya birrea for domestication purposes should consider the provenance (origin of genotypes) and subspecies levels. Further studies should investigate vegetative propagation and heritability of nutritional and phytochemical traits before the use of seed for propagation.
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Ranney, Thomas G., Frank A. Blazich, and Stewart L. Warren. "195 PHYSIOLOGICAL STUDY OF HEAT TOLERANCE IN RHODODENDRON SPP." HortScience 29, no. 5 (May 1994): 457b—457. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.29.5.457b.
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Temperature sensitivity of net photosynthesis (Pn) was evaluated among 4 taxa of rhododendron including Rhododendron hyperythrum, R. russatum, and plants from two populations (northern and southern provenances) of R. catawbiense. Measurements were conducted on individual leaves at temperatures ranging from 15 to 40C. Temperature optima for Pn ranged from a low of ∼21 C for R. russatum to a high of ∼27C for R. hyperythrum. At 40C, Pn rates for R. hyperythrum, R. catawbiense (northern provenance), R. catawbiense (southern provenance), and R. russatum were 7.8, 5.7, 3.5, and 0.2 μmol·m-2·s-1, respectively. R. catawbiense from the southern provenance did not appear to have greater heat tolerance than plants from the northern provenance. There was no difference in temperature sensitivity of dark respiration among the taxa. Variations in heat tolerance among species appeared to result from a combination of stomatal and nonstomatal limitations on Pn at high temperatures.
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Jayusman, L. Hakim, A. Dalimunthe, and V. Yuskianti. "Analysis of methyl compounds variation in the crude Pongamia pinnata oil from Banten, West Java and North Java populations." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1115, no. 1 (December 1, 2022): 012050. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1115/1/012050.
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Abstract Identification of methyl compounds from crude oil is an important baseline provenance to support the development of renewable bioenergy resources in Indonesia. Pongamia pinnata, known as Malapari, has great potential to be an alternative to renewable bioenergy resources and an environmentally friendly substitute for fossil fuels. Our analysis of four provenances of crude Pongamia oil has identified eight (8) methyl compounds with a relative value of >1%, i.e. palmitoleate, lenoleate, eicostrienoic, erucate, docosadienoic, nervonate, eicosapentaenoate and arachidate. The value of the individual methyl compounds varied in each provenance. The unsaturated fatty acid content of Pongamia crude was higher and needs to be balanced to maintain the physical properties of Pongamia biodiesel. In addition, the quality of the tested Pongamia crude oil from all provenances that show high acidity and water content in the crude oil but exceed the standard for biodiesel (SNI 04-7182-2006) shows a need for improvement advanced process. The variations of the methyl compounds found in each provenance can be used as a selection basis for the development of products in the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors.
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Weller, Andreas. "Douglasien-Provenienzversuch von 1961 in Nordwestdeutschland: Ergebnisse nach 38 Jahren." Schweizerische Zeitschrift fur Forstwesen 163, no. 3 (March 1, 2012): 105–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.3188/szf.2012.0105.
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Douglas-fir provenance trials established 1961 in northwestern Germany: findings at the age of 38 years The Douglas-fir provenance trials established on 14 sites in northwestern Germany in 1961 are the basis for a comparison of 26 North American Douglas-fir provenances. The following assessment criteria were formulated: (1) How do the provenances differ with respect to total volume growth after 38 years? (2) Can climate-induced variations be observed in provenance values? (3) Do provenances differ in regard to branchiness? Because of non-orthogonal trial set-ups and plot-related influences, overall trial sites analysis called for a standardisation of interval-scaled primary data. Relative rank classes were calculated on the basis of a mean plot value. With respect to total volume growth, the provenances Tenas Creek (D47) as well as Molalla (D74) and Timber (D41/59) proved provenances with stable and outstanding productivity. Among the tested local climate elements “long-term annual mean temperature”, “mean annual precipitation” and “height above sea level” only the influence of long-term annual mean temperature is statistically relevant for productivity. Beside hardy ecotypes, which adapt to a wide spectrum of differing plot climates (e.g., Molalla [D74]), there are provenances with poor adaptive capabilities that react sensitively to local climatic conditions (e.g., Salmon Arm II [D46]). For the criterion “fine-branchiness”, the provenances Conrad Creek (D43), Ashford (D67) and Gold Hill (D83) show the best, the provenances Detroit (D76), Carson (D87) and Salmon Arm II (D46) the poorest results.
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Knapic, Sofia, Camila S. F. Linhares, and José S. Machado. "Compressive and Bending Strength Variations in the Properties of Portuguese Clear Oak Wood." Forests 13, no. 7 (July 5, 2022): 1056. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f13071056.
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Within-stem variation in the mechanical properties of Portuguese oak wood was analysed, considering different locations (three sites in the centre and north of Portugal—Site 1, Site 2, Site 3) and positions within the tree (two distances to pith—P1, P2). The study comprised compression parallel to the grain, bending strength and modulus of elasticity. Ultimately, this study aims at assuring the building of a body of knowledge on the technological quality and processing options for this species. The results showed for one provenance, Site 1, a significant effect of the distance to pith in the mechanical properties, which can be related to a different soil composition. For this provenance, a decrease in the compression and bending strength was verified from pith to bark. For the other provenances (Site 2 and Site 3), no effect was noticed. The overall behaviour showed noticeable correlations between the mechanical properties and density.
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Savva, Y., Y. Bergeron, B. Denneler, A. Koubaa, and F. Tremblay. "Effect of interannual climate variations on radial growth of jack pine provenances in Petawawa, Ontario." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 38, no. 3 (March 2008): 619–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x07-178.
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Effect of interannual climate variations on radial growth was compared among jack pine ( Pinus banksiana Lamb.) of diverse geographical origins in a 41-year-old common-garden experiment in Petawawa, Ontario. Provenance experiments established from seeds transferred from different parts of a species range (from the northern United States to northern Canada) to the same environment might be considered as a simulation model of climate change and a shift of climate zones. The following questions are addressed: Did the response of growth to interannual climate variations differ among the provenances transferred within the experimental site? What climatic factors affect interannual growth variations of jack pine provenances? Tree-ring chronologies for 16 populations were developed for the period 1970–2004. The best climate predictors of radial growth were precipitation of June and March of the current year and precipitation of December of the previous year. Although, climatic factors affecting growth were similar between the provenances, absolute radial growth was proportional to the growth potential of the provenances. We conclude that variability due to seeds origins is not a significant source of variation for dendroclimatic studies of jack pine. Increased frequency of summer droughts might result in a growth decrease of jack pine.
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Tognetti, Roberto, Marco Michelozzi, Marco Lauteri, Enrico Brugnoli, and Raffaello Giannini. "Geographic variation in growth, carbon isotope discrimination, and monoterpene composition in Pinus pinaster Ait. provenances." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 30, no. 11 (November 1, 2000): 1682–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x00-096.
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The geographic variation in monoterpene composition, growth, and carbon isotope discrimination (Δ) was assessed for trees of maritime pine, Pinus pinaster Ait., from five provenances (one Portuguese, Corsican, and Tuscan and two Sardinian: Telti and Limbara) grown on four different field sites in Sardinia island, Italy. Analysis of monoterpenes as biochemical markers revealed differentiation among the provenances and suggest four groupings, corresponding to the pooled Sardinian provenances (Telti and Limbara) and the other individually separated provenances. The five provenances exhibited statistically significant variation for height and diameter. Significant variation for growth parameters were also observed among the locations studied. The five provenances showed weak variations for Δ (range 17.1-17.5), while highly significant differences were observed amongst the four sites. A strong negative correlation was observed between mean tree height and mean Δ for the five provenances only at one site (the coolest and highest); the relationship was weak for the five seed sources at the other three locations. The Portuguese provenance that showed the highest potential for growth amongst the seed sources studied had a distinct terpene pattern and a tendency for lower Δ (higher WUE) than the other populations.
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Munday, Stuart, Anne Forbes, Brenton Fairey, Juliane Hennig-Breitfeld, Tim Breitfeld, Tim Hicks, Jordan Sheehan, and Bow Kocijan. "Sediment provenance analysis of the Permian from the Perth Basin using an automated Raman heavy mineral technique." APPEA Journal 61, no. 2 (2021): 688. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/aj20080.
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The Early Permian in the onshore Perth Basin has experienced several significant discoveries in the last 8 years. Beginning with the play-opening Waitsia discovery (AWE), this was followed more recently by the Beharra Springs Deep (Beach Energy) and West Erregulla (Strike) discoveries. In addition, Late Permian sands (Dongara and Wagina sandstones) have long been recognised as excellent reservoirs in the basin. This study attempts to better understand the provenance of the Early and Late Permian sediments using automated Raman spectroscopy as a tool to identify variations in heavy mineral assemblages. Automated Raman spectroscopy analysis of heavy minerals minimises operator bias inherent in more traditional optical heavy mineral analyses. These data are integrated with publicly available chemostratigraphy data to enable a better understanding of sediment provenance variations with stratigraphy. In addition, publicly available detrital zircon geochronological data are incorporated to help further understand sediment sources. A transect of wells is investigated, from Arrowsmith-1 in the southernmost extent to Depot Hill-1 and Mt Horner-1 in the north. While the elemental (chemostratigraphy) data suggest some changes in sediment provenance through the Permian of the Perth Basin, the Raman heavy mineral data confirm a number of sediment provenance changes both at key formational boundaries (e.g. top Kingia sandstone) and complex sediment provenance variation within reservoir sandstone units. These results are integrated to demonstrate how sediment provenance holds the key to understanding controls on variable reservoir quality as well as understanding the early infill in this basin.
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VERHAEGEN, J., G. J. WELTJE, and D. MUNSTERMAN. "Workflow for analysis of compositional data in sedimentary petrology: provenance changes in sedimentary basins from spatio-temporal variation in heavy-mineral assemblages." Geological Magazine 156, no. 07 (August 22, 2018): 1111–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0016756818000584.
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AbstractThe field of provenance analysis has seen a revival in the last decade as quantitative data-acquisition techniques continue to develop. In the 20th century, many heavy-mineral data were collected. These data were mostly used as qualitative indications for stratigraphy and provenance, and not incorporated in a quantitative provenance methodology. Even today, such data are mostly only used in classic data tables or cumulative heavy-mineral plots as a qualitative indication of variation. The main obstacle to rigorous statistical analysis is the compositional nature of these data which makes them unfit for standard multivariate statistics. To gain more information from legacy data, a straightforward workflow for quantitative analysis of compositional datasets is provided. First (1) a centred log-ratio transformation of the data is carried out to fix the constant-sum constraint and non-negativity of the compositional data. Next, (2) cluster analysis is followed by (3) principal component analysis and (4) bivariate log-ratio plots. Several (5) proxies for the effects of sorting and weathering are included to check the provenance significance of observed variations and finally a (6) spatial interpolation of a provenance proxy extracted from the dataset can be carried out. To test this methodology, available heavy-mineral data from the southern edge of the Miocene North Sea Basin are analysed. The results are compared with available information from literature and are used to gain improved insight into Miocene sediment input variations in the study area.
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Roman, Andrea M., Alina M. Truta, Oana Viman, Irina M. Morar, Velibor Spalevic, Catalina Dan, Radu E. Sestras, Liviu Holonec, and Adriana F. Sestras. "Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Robinia pseudoacacia Depending on the Origin of Different Geographic Provenances." Diversity 14, no. 1 (January 6, 2022): 34. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/d14010034.
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Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is recognised as a forest species of interest due to its multiple uses. The management of forest genetic resources and their efficient conservation suffer from variations in traits and start with seed germination. The aim of the current study was to investigate the germination of seeds obtained from plus trees selected in eight Romanian provenances, as well as to investigate the influence of the origin upon plants’ growth and development. Two experiments were undertaken to test seed germination: one treatment involved water-soaked seeds and heat/cold treatment, while the other treatment was based on sulphuric acid, at different concentrations (50, 70, 90%). The results were correlated with the morphological analysis of the seeds. Satu-Mare had the lowest germination rate within both treatments. Sulphuric acid did not improve seed germination as much as the heat treatment. The highest germination rate occurred for the water and temperature treatment on seeds from Bihor provenance (68.2%). The most distant provenance was Bihor, in inverse correlation with Bistrița Năsăud and grouped separately within the hierarchical dendrogram of cluster analysis based on the analysed parameters of the provenances investigated. The results demonstrated that the genotypes and environmental heterogeneity of the seed origin within the provenances may finally result in different performances.
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Ramm, M. "Reservoir quality and its relationship to facies and provenance in Middle to Upper Jurassic sequences, northeastern North Sea." Clay Minerals 35, no. 1 (March 2000): 77–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1180/000985500546747.
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AbstractClose relationships are demonstrated between reservoir quality, lithofacies, provenance and burial history in the Jurassic Brent and Viking Groups in the Norwegian North Sea. Porosity and permeability are strongly and systematically related to the initial texture and composition of the sandstones. Porosity variations are related to the amount of compaction, which is more severe in matrix-rich than in clean facies, and quartz cementation, which is most important in clean facies. Permeability variations are related to porosity and facies-controlled variations in grain size, and abundance and texture of intergranular fines. Illitization of early diagenetic kaolins require K, which is derived mainly from dissolution of K-feldspar. Sediments were sourced from K-feldspar- poor provenances during the maximum progradation of the Brent Group, and sandstones deposited at this time are less exposed to illitization and have better permeability at deep burial than reservoir sandstones that initially contained more K-feldspar.
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Luzinski, Wiktor Marek, Andrew C. Morton, Andrew Hurst, Ingeborg Ims Tøllefsen, and John Cater. "Provenance Variability in Coeval Slope Channel Systems: Hermod S2 Member Sandstone (Eocene), South Viking Graben (North Sea)." Geosciences 12, no. 12 (December 6, 2022): 450. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/geosciences12120450.
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Conventional and varietal heavy mineral studies of the earliest Eocene Hermod S2 Member (Mbr) sandstones in the Greater Alvheim area of the northern North Sea have revealed marked lateral variations and more subtle vertical evolution in provenance signature. Major variations are of geographic rather than stratigraphic nature as biostratigraphy reveals that all investigated sandstones are coeval. The provenance variations show an organized pattern, with sandstones in the north showing a different signature than those in the south. The position of the sandstones relative to the East Shetland Platform (ESP) is inferred to be the main control on provenance, with sediment input from at least two different point sources. Sediment supplied from both catchments is predominantly recycled in nature, given the mineralogical maturity of the heavy mineral assemblages, consistent with the evidence for widespread Permo-Triassic and Devonian sediments on the ESP. However, some direct supply from metasedimentary (Moine and Dalradian) basement is implied by the sporadic occurrence of unstable minerals. The southern catchment incorporated a greater exposure of Permo-Triassic sandstones than the northern catchment. The Permo-Triassic part of the catchment can be reconstructed as comprising equivalents of the Foula and Otter Bank sandstones present to the west of Shetland, with the majority of the Foula section having been stripped off prior to Hermod S2 deposition, exposing Otter Bank equivalents for erosion and redeposition. However, remnant Foula-like sandstones remained exposed further south on the ESP until at least the earliest Eocene since Foula-type garnet signatures are found in the Forties Sandstone Mbr of the central North Sea. In addition to lateral differences, stratigraphic evolution of provenance can also be detected in the Hermod S2 Mbr, with variations in key provenance-sensitive parameters related to a sea-level rise that reduced the extent of alluvial storage and altered the geological framework of the hinterland.
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Baiyegunhi, Temitope Love, Kuiwu Liu, Oswald Gwavava, Christopher Baiyegunhi, and Maropene Rapholo. "Geochemistry of the mudrocks and sandstones from the Bredasdorp Basin, offshore South Africa: Implications for tectonic provenance and paleoweathering." Open Geosciences 13, no. 1 (January 1, 2021): 1187–225. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/geo-2020-0260.
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Abstract An inorganic geochemical investigation of mudrocks and sandstone from the southern Bredasdorp Basin, off the south coast of South Africa was carried out to unravel the provenance, paleoweathering, and tectonic setting of the basin. Seventy-seven representative samples from exploration wells E-AH1, E-AJ1, E-BA1, E-BB1, and E-D3 underwent geochemical analysis involving major and trace elements. The major oxide compositions show that the sandstones could be classified as sub-arkose and sub-lithic arenite. The provenance discrimination diagrams based on major oxide geochemistry revealed that the sandstones are mainly of quartzose sedimentary provenance, while the mudrocks are of quartzose sedimentary and intermediate igneous provenances. The discrimination diagrams indicate that the Bredasdorp sediments were mostly derived from a cratonic interior or recycled orogen. The bivariate plots of TiO2 versus Ni, TiO2 against Zr, and La/Th versus Hf as well as the ternary diagrams of V–Ni–Th∗10 suggest that the mudrocks and sandstones were derived from felsic igneous rocks. The tectonic setting discrimination diagrams support passive-active continental margin setting of the provenance. Also, the closely similar compositions of the analysed samples and recent sedimentary rocks of the East African Rift System perhaps suggest a rifted basin tectonic setting for the Bredasdorp Basin. Chemical index of alteration (CIA) indices observed in the sandstones suggest that their source area underwent low to moderate degree of chemical weathering. However, the mudrocks have high CIA indices suggesting that the source area underwent more intense chemical weathering, possibly due to climatic and/or tectonic variations.
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Jamnická, Fleischer, Konôpková, Pšidová, Kučerová, Kurjak, Živčák, and Ditmarová. "Norway Spruce (Picea abies L.) Provenances Use Different Physiological Strategies to Cope with Water Deficit." Forests 10, no. 8 (August 1, 2019): 651. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f10080651.
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Research Highlights: In this study, we found different regulatory mechanisms in two contrasting provenances of Norway spruce responding to progressive drought stress. Background and Objectives: In the context of climate and environmental changes, the following question of high importance in scientific studies is: How will Norway spruce, which forms a dominant component in European mountain and boreal forests, be able to cope with the increasing frequencies and intensities of drought periods? The aim of the study was to investigate the physiological responses of eight-month-old seedlings, as a most vulnerable phase of forest tree life, for different spruce provenances, to find out variable strategies in relation to controlled drought stress. Materials and Methods: We performed an experiment under controlled conditions with spruce seedlings from a climatologically warmer stand of 410 m above sea level (a.s.l.), and a moderately cool stand of 931 m a.s.l. The soil water content, leaf predawn water potential, the osmotic potential of needles, the relative water content of needles, and the photosynthetic performance and the contents of primary metabolites (proline and abscisic acid) were investigated as indicators of the spruce seedlings’ responses to water stress. The status of the indicators was analyzed at different temporal intervals, using repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), reflecting the seedlings´ water conditions (early drought, drought, or recovery). On a daily basis, the differences among the indicators were tested with one-way ANOVA. A principal component analysis (PCA) was used to identify the provenance-specific responses of tree drought indicators in a multi-dimensional data set. Results: The responses to drought stress differed between the provenances. Whereas seedlings of ´warm´ provenance from a low altitude performed a conservation strategy, with high amounts of accumulated abscisic acid and closing the stomata faster, the reactions of ´cool´ provenance seedlings from a higher altitude were not so sensitive and the plants’ water supply and photosynthetic performance remained significantly higher. These findings indicate that a higher drought resistance in ´cool´ provenance could be related to greater amounts of proline amino-acids, which are accumulated from the beginning of the drought simulation. Furthermore, proline accumulation resulting in increased stress tolerance is controlled through another mechanism than osmotic adjustment. Conclusions: The observed variations in the regulatory mechanisms used to develop adaptive strategies in different provenances are an important factor for seedling survival under a changing climate.
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Lee, Jae Il, Ho Il Yoon, Kyu-Cheul Yoo, Hyoun Soo Lim, Yong Il Lee, Donghyun Kim, Young-Suk Bak, and Takuya Itaki. "Late Quaternary glacial–interglacial variations in sediment supply in the southern Drake Passage." Quaternary Research 78, no. 1 (April 28, 2012): 119–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yqres.2012.03.010.
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AbstractGeochemical characteristics of marine sediment from the southern Drake Passage were analyzed to reconstruct variations in sediment provenance and transport paths during the late Quaternary. The 5.95 m gravity core used in this study records paleoenvironmental changes during the last approximately 600 ka. Down-core variations in trace element, rare earth element, and Nd and Sr isotopic compositions reveal that sediment provenance varied according to glacial cycles. During glacial periods, detrital sediments in the southern Drake Passage were mostly derived from the nearby South Shetland Islands and shelf sediments. In contrast, interglacial sediments are composed of mixed sediments, derived from both West Antarctica and East Antarctica. The East Antarctic provenance of the interglacial sediments was inferred to be the Weddell Sea region. Sediment input from the Weddell Sea was reduced during glacial periods by extensive ice sheets and weakened current from the Weddell Sea. Sediment supply from the Weddell Sea increased during interglacial periods, especially those with higher warmth such as MIS 5, 9, and 11. This suggests that the influence of deep water from the Weddell Sea increases during interglacial periods and decreases during glacial periods, with the degree of influence increasing as interglacial intensity increases.
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Gayley, R. I., M. Ram, and E. F. Stoermer. "Seasonal variations in diatom abundance and provenance in Greenland ice." Journal of Glaciology 35, no. 120 (1989): 290–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.3189/s0022143000004664.
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Tian, Mi, Xueqiu Wang, Yu Qiao, Dongsheng Liu, Qinghua Chi, Hanliang Liu, Wei Wang, and Baoyun Zhang. "Temporal Variations of Sediment Provenance in a Karst Watershed, China." Applied Sciences 13, no. 2 (January 5, 2023): 771. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app13020771.
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The environmental quality of the sediments in karst areas is a common concern, and it is of great significance to analyze the sources of the sediments. This study investigates the sources and its temporal variations of catchment sediments in a typical small karst watershed area. Toxic metal concentrations in the catchment area were monitored via three geochemical baseline projects in China. The sediment identification fingerprint tool (SIFT) was used to establish a geochemical model for tracing the main source contributions and its temporal variations of catchment sediments over the past 28 years (1992–2019). The catchment sediments in the small karst catchment area were mainly sourced from the background lithologies, among which limestone contributed the most, followed by dolomite, sand-shale, and mudstone; however, the anthropogenic lead–zinc tailings contributed the least. The contributions and temporal variations of each source were closely related to the lithology, topography, and landform, as well as the change in land-use and vegetation cover and the degree of rocky desertification. Moreover, the implementation of vegetation restoration and control of rocky desertification decreased the contributions of the upstream geological bodies, and the toxic metal content of the catchment sediment decreased accordingly. This study is of great significance for environmental governance in karst areas.
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Kamanula, Mussa, Chimuleke Yangontha Munthali, and John Finias Kamanula. "Yield and Physicochemical Properties of Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) Seed Oils among Nine International Provenances Tested in Malawi." International Journal of Agronomy 2022 (December 24, 2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7145113.
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Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) is an indigenous fruit tree that is revered for its numerous socioeconomic contributions to human livelihood. Among others, the species is an important source of seed oil that is utilized in various domestic and industrial applications. This study was carried out to assess the yield and physicochemical properties of seed oils among nine international provenances of Sclerocarya birrea (subspecies caffra and birrea) planted in Malawi. Seed oils were obtained using the Soxhlet extraction method while quality parameters were determined using procedures described by the Malawi Bureau of Standards. Oil yield was highest (52.2%) in subspecies birrea (Missira provenance; Mali). Oil moisture content, free fatty acids, acid value, and peroxide value ranged from 0.06 to 076%, 1.96 to 4.07%, 3.91 to 8.13 mg·KOH/g, and 1.84 to 5.15 meq·KOH/g, respectively. Variations in oil yield and physicochemical properties could be attributed to genetic differences and the origin of genotypes. The selection of Sclerocarya birrea for oil production and use should be based on both provenance and subspecies levels. Further studies should study the heritability of the oil content and its physicochemical properties before conclusive decisions on the use of seed for propagation are carried out.
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Maria Hasnah, Tri, Eritrina Windyarini, Budi Leksono, Hamdan Adma Adinugraha, and Lukman Hakim. "PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT MALAPARIDARI PROVENAN UJUNG KULON PADA UMUR 5 BULAN DIPERSEMAIAN." Jurnal Pemuliaan Tanaman Hutan 15, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 37–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.20886/jpth.2021.15.1.37-49.
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Malapari (Pongamia pinnata) is one of tree species belonging to Family of Leguminosae. Malapari seed oil were known as potential source for biofuel. The previous study showed that Provenance from Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon Banten had highest oil content among provenances in Java. Seed exploration was carried out to determine variations among families on oil content and growth performance. This study was conducted to determine the variation among families on growth performance at nursery level. The seedlings were used as planting stocks for Progeny Test establishment. This study was arranged in randomized completely block design with 50 families, 10 seedlings per plot and repeated in 4 blocks resulting the total number of observation units were 2000 seedlings. Seedling survival rate, growth performance (height, diameter, leave number), and sturdiness ratio was measured monthly up to 5 months after sowing. Analyses of variance was used to find out differences among families. Correlation among characters/parameters was analyzed by Pearson Correlation Analyses. The results showed that variations among families were found on seedling growthperformance. The seedling survival rate at the age of 5 months was 84.60% (26,70-100%) with an average growth of 47.10 cm (31,2-59,7 cm) in height, 5.49 mm (4,7-6,5 mm) in diameter, 8.56 for seedlings sturdiness and 15.4 (10,9-18,8) for leave number
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Ye, Terrance Z., and K. J. S. Jayawickrama. "Geographic Variation and Local Growth Superiority for Coastal Douglas-fir – Rotation-age Growth Performance in a Douglas-fir Provenance Test." Silvae Genetica 63, no. 1-6 (December 1, 2014): 116–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sg-2014-0016.
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Abstract Rotation-age growth performance of 16 provenances and local growth superiority were assessed from a rotation- age reciprocal coastal Douglas-fir [Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii (Mirb.) Franco] provenance test established in the Pacific Northwest of America. Provenance differences for total volume per plot were highly significant. Due to the significant provenance × site interaction effect, the best provenances varied across planting sites in terms of rotation-age volume growth. Local provenance trees exhibited superior volume growth at two of the six planting sites. At the remaining four sites, local provenances performed equally well as average non-local provenances. At the three low-elevation (< 460 m) sites, low-elevation provenances performed significantly better than high-elevation provenances. By contrast, high- and low-elevation provenances had similar growth at the two high-elevation (> 800 m) sites. Southern provenances generally grew faster than northern provenances at the Oregon sites, while northern provenances performed better than southern provenances at the sites in British Columbia. Regression analyses showed that although local growth superiority increased with the geographic distance between provenance’s origin and the test site in general (r=0.47, P<0.001), it only became obvious when the geographic distance is larger than 435 km in latitude or 370 m in elevation. Significant spatial autocorrelation was found via Mantel test, and geographically or climatically closely located provenances tended to have similar rotation-age volume growth. The results suggested that breeding zones larger than the current second-cycle zones would lead to little loss of rotation-age total volume for coastal Douglas-fir in this region.
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Brown, G. H., M. Sharp, and M. Tranter. "Subglacial chemical erosion: seasonal variations in solute provenance, Haut Glacier D’Arolla, Valais, Switzerland." Annals of Glaciology 22 (1996): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.3189/1996aog22-1-25-31.
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This paper determines the provenance of solute in bulk meltwaters draining Haut Glacier d’Arolla, Valais, Switzerland, during the 1989 ablation season. Dissolved species are partitioned into components derived from sea salt, acid aerosol, dissolution of atmospheric CO2, and lithogenic sources, namely carbonates, sulphides and aluminosillicates. A major conclusion is that trace geochemically reactive minerals in the bedrock contribute the bulk of the solute found in runoff. Seasonal changes in solute provenance and in the dominant chemical weathering process are observed. Whereas the chemical weathering of aluminosillicate minerals by carbonation reactions remains relatively constant during the ablation season, the chemical erosion of carbonates shows distinct seasonal variations, reflecting changes in the nature of the subglacial drainage system. Subglacial drainage structure and bedrock type are key controls on the extent of subglacial chemical weathering.
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Brown, G. H., M. Sharp, and M. Tranter. "Subglacial chemical erosion: seasonal variations in solute provenance, Haut Glacier D’Arolla, Valais, Switzerland." Annals of Glaciology 22 (1996): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0260305500015172.
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This paper determines the provenance of solute in bulk meltwaters draining Haut Glacier d’Arolla, Valais, Switzerland, during the 1989 ablation season. Dissolved species are partitioned into components derived from sea salt, acid aerosol, dissolution of atmospheric CO2, and lithogenic sources, namely carbonates, sulphides and aluminosillicates. A major conclusion is that trace geochemically reactive minerals in the bedrock contribute the bulk of the solute found in runoff. Seasonal changes in solute provenance and in the dominant chemical weathering process are observed. Whereas the chemical weathering of aluminosillicate minerals by carbonation reactions remains relatively constant during the ablation season, the chemical erosion of carbonates shows distinct seasonal variations, reflecting changes in the nature of the subglacial drainage system. Subglacial drainage structure and bedrock type are key controls on the extent of subglacial chemical weathering.
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Contran, Nicla, and Elena Paoletti. "Visible Foliar Injury and Physiological Responses to Ozone in Italian Provenances ofFraxinus excelsiorandF. ornus." Scientific World JOURNAL 7 (2007): 90–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2007.10.
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We compared leaf visible injury and physiological responses (gas exchange and chlorophyll a fluorescence) to high O3exposure (150 nmol mol–1h, 8 h day–1, 35–40 days) of two woody species of the same genus with different ecological features: the mesophilic green ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and the xerotolerant manna ash (F. ornus). We also studied how provenances from northern (Piedmont) and central (Tuscany) Italy, within the two species, responded to O3exposure. Onset and extent of visible foliar injury suggested thatF. excelsiorwas more O3sensitive thanF. ornus. The higher stomatal conductance inF. ornusthan inF. excelsiorsuggested a larger potential O3uptake, in disagreement to lower visible foliar injury. The higher carbon assimilation inF. ornussuggested a higher potential of O3detoxification and/or repair. Contrasting geographical variations of ash sensitivity to O3were recorded, as Piedmont provenances reduced gas exchange less than Tuscan provenances inF. excelsiorand more inF. ornus. Visible injury was earlier and more severe inF. excelsiorfrom Piedmont than from Tuscany, while the provenance did not affect visible injury onset and extent inF. ornus.
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Vastag, Erna, Branislav Kovacevic, Sasa Orlovic, Lazar Kesic, Mirjana Bojovic, and Srdjan Stojnic. "Leaf stomatal traits variation within and among fourteen European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) provenances." Genetika 51, no. 3 (2019): 937–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gensr1903937v.
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In the present study, variations of leaf stomatal traits for fourteen European beech provenances (Fagus sylvatica L.), originating from six countries (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Serbia), were evaluated at the inter- and intra- provenances levels. Ten stomatal traits (stomatal density (SD), guard cell length (LA) and width (WB), stomatal aperture length (La) and width (Wb ), pore surface of guard cell (SPSLAWB), pore surface of a widely opened pore (SPSLaWb), coefficient (SSC), potential conductance index (PCI) and relative stomatal pore surface (RSPS)) were examined using methods of univariate (ANOVA and Tukey's HSD test) and multivariate statistical analyses (principal component analysis (PCA), discriminant analysis and cluster analysis). The results obtained provide significant insight into the genetic diversity and differentiation of European beech provenances and confirmed high genetic variability within and between examined European beech provenances, according to all examined parameters. Differences at the intra- provenance level had a bigger impact on most of the examined stomatal traits (with 70-80% of total variation), while differences at the inter- provenances level accounted for only 20-30% to the total expected variance. The results of PCA and canonical analysis suggest ecotypic pattern of genetic variability related to seed origin, which influenced leaf stomatal traits in F. sylvatica provenances. Forward stepwise discriminative analysis showed that WB, SD, PCI, SPSLaWb and Wb traits accounted for the same level of discrimination, as all the examined stomatal parameters together. However, the analysis detected considerably small correct allocation of the model that included all examined traits (only 38.85%). In order to discriminate examined beech provenances more precisely, additional phenotypical traits (e.g. morphological, physiological, etc.) should be included in the model.
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Mork, M. B. E. "Compositional variations and provenance of Triassic sandstones from the Barents Shelf." Journal of Sedimentary Research 69, no. 3 (May 1, 1999): 690–710. http://dx.doi.org/10.2110/jsr.69.690.
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Nwaila, Glen, Hartwig E. Frimmel, and Wyatt E. L. Minter. "Provenance and Geochemical Variations in Shales of the Mesoarchean Witwatersrand Supergroup." Journal of Geology 125, no. 4 (July 2017): 399–422. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/692329.
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López-González, N., J. Borrego, F. Ruiz, B. Carro, O. Lozano-Soria, and M. Abad. "Geochemical variations in estuarine sediments: Provenance and environmental changes (Southern Spain)." Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science 67, no. 1-2 (March 2006): 313–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2005.11.028.
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van der Perk, Marcel, and Alvaro Espinoza Vilches. "Compositional dynamics of suspended sediment in the Rhine River: sources and controls." Journal of Soils and Sediments 20, no. 3 (December 13, 2019): 1754–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11368-019-02490-5.
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Abstract Purpose Information on the geochemical composition of suspended sediments in rivers is crucial to identify sediment source type or area. In large river basins, however, the relation between sediment composition and its controlling factors is often obscured. This study aims to assess and improve the conceptual understanding on the factors and mechanisms that control the composition of suspended sediments in the River Rhine, one of the large European rivers, and to identify the dominant source types of elements. Materials and methods We performed log-linear regression analysis and principal component analysis (PCA) on bi-weekly monitoring data of suspended sediment composition, supplemented with daily measurements of suspended sediment concentrations (SSC) and discharge at the Lobith monitoring station near the German-Dutch border for the period 2011–2016. Results and discussion The statistical analyses show a consistent grouping of elements that display contrasting temporal variation or different responses to increased discharge. The contrasting behaviour also becomes manifest in the results from the PCA. A first component that explains about the half of the total variance in the entire dataset reflects the variation in clay content in the suspended sediment. A second component reflects anthropogenic pollution and explains about a quarter of the total variance. A third component probably reflects variation in sediment provenance. Conclusions The majority of the temporal variation in suspended sediment composition can be attributed to variations in grain size (clay content), organic matter content, and anthropogenic pollution. Only a minority of the variation can be attributed to variations in the contributions from different upstream source areas. This variation represented by the third and higher components from the PCA can potentially be used for sediment provenance analysis.
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Lü, Tongyan, and Jimin Sun. "Luminescence sensitivities of quartz grains from eolian deposits in northern China and their implications for provenance." Quaternary Research 76, no. 2 (September 2011): 181–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yqres.2011.06.015.
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AbstractThe thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) sensitivities of quartz grains from deserts and loess–red clay sequences are used to trace eolian provenances in northern China. Our results indicate that the 110°C TL peak and OSL sensitivities of quartz grains show differences among Chinese deserts, which can be subdivided into four groups according to the spatial variations of luminescence sensitivities. Such differences are related mostly to the regional difference in rock types of mountains surrounding or adjacent to the deserts. We also examine the possible provenance changes between the Quaternary loess and the Tertiary eolian red clay, and the results indicate that the luminescence sensitivity of Tertiary red clay is higher than that of Quaternary loess (L1, L15, and L33), implying source materials of the eolian deposits changed relative to those of the Quaternary.
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Mkwezalamba, Idah, Chimuleke R. Y. Munthali, and Edward Missanjo. "Phenotypic Variation in Fruit Morphology among Provenances ofSclerocarya birrea(A. Rich.) Hochst." International Journal of Forestry Research 2015 (2015): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/735418.
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Sclerocarya birrea(A. Rich.) Hochst. is a multipurpose fruit tree which is very useful in providing food security and meeting nutritional and economic needs. This study was conducted to assess eighteen provenances ofSclerocarya birreaplanted in Mangochi, Malawi. The trial was assessed for fruit traits at fifteen years of age. There were significant (P<0.001) variations among the provenances in number of fruits, fruit weight, pulp weight, seed weight, fruit length, and diameter. Magunde provenance from Mozambique had the highest mean number of fruits, 2196 ± 200. Mangochi and Moamba provenances from Malawi and Mozambique were the most outstanding in the other parameters measured attaining the mean fruit weight of 20.89 ± 0.25 g and 25.67 ± 0.67 g, pulp weight of 25.70 ± 0.08 g and 21.55 ± 0.83 g, seed weight of 4.81 ± 0.35 g and 4.12 ± 0.18 g, fruit length of 2.61 ± 0.14 cm and 2.33 ± 0.07 cm, and fruit diameter of 2.33 ± 0.15 cm and 1.97 ± 0.08 cm, respectively. There was no significant (P>0.05) correlation between number of fruits and the other fruit traits. However, there were significant (P<0.05) and strong positive relationships between fruit weight and pulp weight (r=0.987) and fruit length and diameter (r=0.775). This suggests that fruit weight can be used indirectly for selection of pulp. Further studies should investigate fruit taste quality of products from the fruits.
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Fang, Shengzuo, Wanxia Yang, Xiuli Chu, Xulan Shang, Chengqi She, and Xiangxiang Fu. "Provenance and temporal variations in selected flavonoids in leaves of Cyclocarya paliurus." Food Chemistry 124, no. 4 (February 2011): 1382–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.07.095.
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Aissi, Abdeldjalil, Yassine Beghami, and Myriam Heuertz. "Le chêne faginé (Quercus faginea, Fagaceae) en Algérie : potentiel germinatif et variabilité morphologique des glands et des semis." Plant Ecology and Evolution 152, no. 3 (November 28, 2019): 437–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.2019.1553.
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The Portuguese Oak in Algeria (Quercus faginea, Fagaceae): germination potential and variability of acorn and seedling morphology
Background and aims – The Portuguese Oak, Quercus faginea Lam. (Fagaceae) forms part of iconic Mediterranean forest communities and is of great ecological and taxonomic value in Algeria. Unfortunately, the species is under threat and its populations remain poorly characterized. The aim of this paper is to study the variability of acorn morphology and germination potential of Q. faginea in Algeria, to examine variability in the growth of seedlings and to evaluate the influence of physical treatments on germination capacity and the subsequent development of seedlings at the intra- and inter-provenance levels.Methods – Mature acorns from four Q. faginea provenances of the species in Algeria were used for this work. In each provenance, ten trees were selected, and 100 acorns collected from each tree. Prior to germination, phenotypic seed traits were measured and a set of physical treatments was performed. The germinated seedlings were transplanted into polyethylene bags and several characteristics of plant growth were measured.Key results – The comparative analysis on acorn morphology and germination features revealed heavier acorns in the Baloul provenance and smaller and lighter leaves in the Chelia provenance, in comparison with other provenances. Germination features and seedling growth showed that the size of the acorns had no influence on seedling development.Conclusions – Our results show a morphological variability of leaves and acorns of the Portuguese Oak at the inter-provenance level. This diversity is probably a consequence of genetic variation and / or variable environmental conditions of the provenances. The study of the germination and seedling development reveals a considerable potential for germination and growth. Given all the factors that threaten the persistence of Portuguese Oak in Algeria, we recommend conservation action for the species through reforestation, ex situ plantations and protective fences to avoid genuine and irreversible population regression, which would most likely lead to its disappearance.
Contexte et buts visés – Le chêne faginé, Quercus faginea Lam. (Fagaceae), représente un intérêt patrimonial, écologique et taxonomique remarquable en Algérie, mais malheureusement l’espèce est menacée et peu étudiée. L’objectif de ce travail est d’étudier la variabilité morphologique et le potentiel germinatif des glands de Q. faginea en Algérie, d’examiner la variabilité de la croissance des semis et d’évaluer l’influence des traitements physiques sur le potentiel germinatif et le développement ultérieur des semis, tant au niveau intra- qu’inter-stationnel.Méthodes – Des glands mûrs de chêne faginé récoltés sur quatre stations de l’espèce en Algérie ont été utilisés. Sur chaque station, dix arbres ont été sélectionnés, représentés par 100 glands chacun. Une analyse de traits phénotypiques a été réalisée sur les glands ; ensuite un ensemble de traitements physiques ont été effectués afin de tester leur effet sur la germination. Les semis issus de la germination ont été transplantés dans des sachets en polyéthylène et plusieurs caractères de croissance ont été mesurés. Résultats-clés – L’étude comparative morphologique et germinative révèle des glands plus longs et plus lourds à la station de Baloul, et des feuilles plus petites et plus légères à la station de Chélia, en comparaison avec les autres stations. Un effet significatif des traitements sur la germination a été montré dans toutes les stations. La taille des glands n’a aucune influence sur le développement des jeunes semis.Conclusions – Nos résultats montrent une variabilité morphologique inter-stationnelle des feuilles et des glands du chêne faginé. Cette diversité est probablement la conséquence de variations génétiques et/ou des conditions environnementales des stations. L’étude de la germination et de l’évolution de plants révèle un potentiel germinatif et de croissance considérables. Compte tenu de l’ensemble des facteurs qui menacent la pérennité du chêne faginé en Algérie, nous recommandons des actions pour la conservation de l’espèce telles que des reboisements, des plantations ex situ et des clôtures de protection pour éviter une régression réelle et irréversible des peuplements qui conduirait très probablement à sa disparition.
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Andersson, P. O. D., and R. H. Worden. "Stratigraphic variations in mudstone mineral assemblages from a submarine fan-complex: Karoo Basin, South Africa." Clay Minerals 41, no. 4 (December 2006): 839–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1180/0009855064140223.
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AbstractDespite the high-grade diagenesis experienced by the Skoorsteenberg Formation mudstones, Tanqua Karoo basin, South Africa, geochemical data have been interpreted to reveal primary mineralogy and so help understand provenance evolution. The geochemical signatures show systematic variations related to stratigraphy. The main changes in mudstones from the lower to the upper part of the section include: (1) an increase in the feldspar content of the primary sediment and a decrease in the content of Al-rich clay (probably dioctahedral smectite); (2) a decrease in the degree of chemical weathering of the sediment, representing a change to a dryer and/or cooler climate; (3) an increase in TiO2/Al2O3 representing increasing mafic sources; (4) an increase in CaO/(K2O+CaO) also possibly representing increasing mafic sources. Mass flux and differential diagenesis are unlikely to be responsible for the depth-related changes since the rocks have undergone the same degree of high-grade diagenesis and the mudstones are interrupted by other lithologies, so disturbing any sort of diffusion gradient. These variations could plausibly be the result of one or more of differential weathering, evolving provenance characteristics or variable hydrodynamic fractionation of the sediment. The ratio of Zr/Y, a possible indicator of hydrodynamic fractionation, increases only slightly and irregularly up-section. There is no relationship between the silica content, representative of the quartz-silt content of the sediment, and TiO2/Al2O3 showing that the amount of quartz, and so the degree of hydrodynamic fractionation, has not controlled mudstone geochemistry. The stratigraphic increase in feldspar content, the decrease in Al-rich clay content and increase of both TiO2/Al2O3 and CaO/(K2O+CaO) must be due to a combination of marginally evolving provenance characteristics (more mafic and felsic rocks exposed to weathering with time) and changes in the degree of rock weathering (less chemical weathering with time).
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Qin, Yang, Chiyang Liu, Lihua Yang, Heng Peng, and Xiaoqin Jiao. "Detrital-Zircon Geochronology of Jurassic–Cretaceous Strata in the Turpan-Hami Basin: Implication for the Late Mesozoic Tectonic Evolution of Eastern Tien Shan." Minerals 12, no. 8 (July 22, 2022): 926. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/min12080926.
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Detrital-zircon U-Pb geochronology is extensively used to imply provenance histories as one of the most common methods to constrain the tectonic evolution of ancient sedimentary systems. The rapid accumulation of detrital-zircon thermochronology data in the eastern Tien Shan region brought great convenience for understanding the basin–mountain evolution in the region. In this work, 41 samples for zircon U-Pb dating from the Jurassic–Cretaceous strata of the Turpan-Hami basin and its adjacent region were compiled. Based on the systematic investigation, comparison, and summarization of Late Mesozoic sources in the eastern Tien Shan region and the quantitative characterization of source variations, we further explored and dissected the Late Mesozoic tectonic evolution of the eastern Tien Shan orogenic belt. Data from detrital-zircon age spectra, KS tests, MDS plots, Monte Carlo simulations, etc., suggested that eastern Tien Shan was also highly active during the Mesozoic, and especially, Bogda was the most remarkable. Moreover, there was a sig-nificant differential segmental exhumation before the Late Jurassic. In general, from the Early Ju-rassic to the Cretaceous, the proportion of Bogda provenance gradually increased, especially the large-scale uplift and denudation that occurred after the development of the Qigu Formation. The provenance of central Tien Shan and Jueluotag gradually stabilized before the Cretaceous. From the Late Jurassic to the Cretaceous, the decreasing tendency of the central-Tien-Shan-provenance percentages decreased, while that of Jueluotag provenance increased. Furthermore, central Tien Shan provenance had a slightly growing trend from the Early Jurassic (38%) to the Middle Jurassic (41.3%) and then gradually decreased to 20.3%. The Central Tien Shan still accounted for a sizeable proportion of the provenance, the genesis of which suggests that it may be that provenance as-cribable to central Tien Shan still crossed the poorly uplifted Jueluotag to the Turpan-Hami basin. Similar to central Tien Shan, the provenance ascribable to Jueluotag gradually decreased from an initial 51.8% to 14.9% in the Late Jurassic, but the proportion of the provenance increased again to 26% during the Cretaceous. These features opened the prelude to the Cenozoic tectonic activities in this region. In addition, the decomposition results revealed that the inverse Monte Carlo mixed model for dissecting the provenance of sandstone samples was subject to large biases in complex geological settings, such as detrital-zircon populations, the age spectra of source areas, contempo-raneous magmatism, and recovered older strata.
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Cai, Mingjiang, Zhaokai Xu, Peter D. Clift, Boo-Keun Khim, Dhongil Lim, Zhaojie Yu, Denise K. Kulhanek, and Tiegang Li. "Long-term history of sediment inputs to the eastern Arabian Sea and its implications for the evolution of the Indian summer monsoon since 3.7 Ma." Geological Magazine 157, no. 6 (December 27, 2018): 908–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0016756818000857.
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AbstractWe present a new set of clay mineral and grain-size data for the siliciclastic sediment fraction from International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Site U1456 located in the eastern Arabian Sea to reconstruct the variabilities in the continental erosion and weathering intensity in the western Himalaya, elucidate the sediment source-to-sink processes and discuss the potential controls underlying these changes since 3.7 Ma. The clay minerals mainly consist of smectite (0–90%, average 44%) and illite (3–90%, average 44%), with chlorite (1–26%, average 7%) and kaolinite (0–19%, average 5%) as minor components. The compositional variations in the clay minerals at IODP Site U1456 suggest four phases of sediment provenance: the Indus River (phase 1, 3.7–3.2 Ma), the Indus River and Deccan Traps (phase 2, 3.2–2.6 Ma), the Indus River (phase 3, 2.6–1.2 Ma) and the Indus River and Deccan Traps (phase 4, 1.2–0 Ma). These provenance changes since 3.7 Ma can be correlated with variations in the Indian summer monsoon intensity. The siliciclastic sediments in the eastern Arabian Sea were mainly derived from the Indus River when the Indian summer monsoon was generally weak. In contrast, when the Indian summer monsoon intensified, the siliciclastic sediment supply from the Deccan Traps increased. In particular, this study shows that the smectite/(illite+chlorite) ratio is a sensitive tool for reconstructing the history of the variation in the Indian summer monsoon intensity over the continents surrounding the Arabian Sea since 3.7 Ma.
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Pollard, D. F. W., and F. T. Portlock. "Intraspecific variation in stem growth of western hemlock." Canadian Journal of Forest Research 16, no. 1 (February 1, 1986): 149–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/x86-027.
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Fifteen coastal provenances of western hemlock Tsugaheterophylla (Raf.) Sarg. were tested on four sites on Vancouver Island, B.C. Provenance origins and test sites lay within roughly 2° of latitude and at 0–580 m above mean sea level. Mean heights of provenances 10 years after planting varied from roughly 74 to 121% of the plantation mean at each site; plantation means varied from 388 to 493 cm. No interaction between provenance and test site was detected and rankings of provenances remained quite constant from site to site. A large proportion of provenance variation could not be accounted for by descriptors of provenance origin. Results show that for the geographic range tested, faster growing provenances could be planted without constraints imposed by elevation and latitude.
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Nehyba, Slavomír, Marie Adamová, Jiří Faimon, Tomáš Kuchovský, Ivan Holoubek, and Josef Zeman. "Modern fluvial sediment provenance and pollutant tracing: a case study from the Dřevnice River Basin (eastern Moravia, Czech Republic)." Geologica Carpathica 61, no. 2 (April 1, 2010): 147–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10096-010-0007-2.
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Modern fluvial sediment provenance and pollutant tracing: a case study from the Dřevnice River Basin (eastern Moravia, Czech Republic)Modern fluvial deposits of a small fluvial system were studied in the area of eastern Moravia (Czech Republic) with the aim of determining the provenance of the deposits and weathering processes. Identification of the source rocks and their alongstream variations were used for the evaluation of the natural or anthropogenic source of the heavy metals. Paleogene flysch sandstones, flysch mudstones and Quaternary loesses represent source rocks and reflect both the role of recycling and local sources. Provenance from sandstones dominate upstream whereas mudstones represent dominant source rock in the downstream part of the fluvial system. The contents of Pb and Zn are highly enhanced when compared with the natural background in the entire study area. Their anthropogenic source is connected with the rubber/shoe manufacturing industry and traffic. The contents of Cr, Co, Cu, Ni and V are usually lower in modern deposits than in the identified source rocks.
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Thomsen, Erik, and Rasmus Andreasen. "Agricultural lime disturbs natural strontium isotope variations: Implications for provenance and migration studies." Science Advances 5, no. 3 (March 2019): eaav8083. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aav8083.
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The application of87Sr/86Sr in prehistoric mobility studies requires accurate strontium reference maps. These are often based from present-day surface waters. However, the use of agricultural lime in low to noncalcareous soils can substantially change the87Sr/86Sr compositions of surface waters. Water unaffected by agriculture in western Denmark has an average87Sr/86Sr ratio of 0.7124 as compared to an average of 0.7097 in water from nearby farmland. The87Sr/86Sr ratio obtained from samples over 1.5 km along a stream, which originates in a forest and flows through lime-treated farmland, decreased from 0.7131 to 0.7099. Thus,87Sr/86Sr-based mobility and provenance studies in regions with low to noncalcareous soils should be reassessed. For example, reinterpreting the iconic Bronze Age women at Egtved and Skrydstrup using values unaffected by agricultural lime indicates that it is most plausible that these individuals originated close to their burial sites and not far abroad as previously suggested.