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The annual course of vegetative growth of the most representative species of a Quercus ilex L. forest in Castelporziano (Latium, Italy) was studied through periodical analysis of selected ecophysiological leaf indexes, for the period 1987–1990. The results demonstrate that the local climate facilitates continuous vegetative activity of the sclerophyllous species without a latent phase. The variable morphology of sun and shade leaves of Q. ilex illustrates the plant’s response to environmental stress.
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Gratani, L., Marzi, P., Crescente, M.F. (1992). Morphological adaptions of Quercus ilex leaves in the Castelporziano forest. In: Romane, F., Terradas, J. (eds) Quercus ilex L. ecosystems: function, dynamics and management. Advances in vegetation science, vol 13. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2836-2_16
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