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Responses of fractal dimensions ofPicea koraiensis seedlings to different light environments

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The changes of fractal dimension ofPicea koraiensis seedlings under different light intensities in natural secondary forests was studied. The results showed that with the change of light environment, crown characters ofPicea koraiensis seedlings exhibited a greater plastic in lateral number, lateral increment, lateral dry weight, and specific leaf area. The range of calculated fractal dimensions of seedling crowns was confined between 2.5728 and 2.1036, but maximum of fractal dimension achieved in term moderate shading and in extreme low light conditions fractal dimension was least.

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  1. Shenyang Agricultural University, 110161, Shenyang, P.R. China

    Zhou Yong-bin & Yin You

  2. Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 110015, Shenyang, P.R. China

    Han Shi-jie, Wang Qing-li & Jang Ping

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Foundation item: This paper was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.39670152) and Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Biography: ZHOU Yong-bin (1970-), female, Ph. Doctor, lecture in Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110161, P.R. China

Responsible editor: Song Funan

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Yong-bin, Z., You, Y., Shi-jie, H. et al. Responses of fractal dimensions ofPicea koraiensis seedlings to different light environments. Journal of Forestry Research 11, 183–186 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02855521

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