Time lag characteristics of the stem sap flow of Haloxylon ammodendron in the Minqin oasis-desert ectone, China.

doi:10.13287/j.1001-9332.201807.023

Abstract

Abstract: The stem sap flow rate of Haloxylon ammodendron plantation in the Minqin oasis-desert ectone was measured by the thermal dissipation probe (TDP). A cross-correlation analysis was used to estimate the time lag between the stem sap flow and the environmental factors influencing transpiration, including photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and water vapor pressure deficit (VPD). The results showed that the stem sap flow rate of H. ammodendron had substantial seasonal variation, with the monthly average sap flow being the highest in June and the lowest in August. There was an obvious time lag between the stem sap flow of H. ammodendron and PAR and VPD. The stem sap flow was lagged behind PAR for 80 min but it was ahead of VPD for 114 min. Additionally, the time lag exhibited significant difference among different months during the growth season from May to September. The sap flow of H. ammodendron was more dependent on the variation of PAR on the daily scale than VPD, but it was more closely related to VPD during the day time. The time lag between the stem sap flow and PAR/VPD had no significant correlation with the tree factors (including plant height, ground diameter, diameter at 50 cm height, under branch height, canopy size) and the nocturnal sap flow.

YAO Zeng-wang, CHU Jian-min, WU Li-lu, YUAN Qi, DANG Hong-zhong, ZHANG Xiao-yan, GAN Hong-hao, JIANG Sheng-xiu. Time lag characteristics of the stem sap flow of Haloxylon ammodendron in the Minqin oasis-desert ectone, China.[J]. Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology, 2018, 29(7): 2339-2346.

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