title: Hurricane-induced modification of nitrogen and phosphorus resorption in an aspen clone: an example of diffuse disturbance.
abstract: On 27 September 1985, Hurricane Gloria intersected the Rhode Island land mass and disrupted normal autumnal element resorption in 20 ramets of a trembling aspen clone (Populus tremuloides). No mechanical injury to the plants was observed, but in contrast to undamaged aspens, the wind/salt-damaged aspens did not withdraw nitrogen (N) or phosphorus (P) from senescing leaves. There was actually 17% more N in abscising leaves than in presenescent, pre-hurricane leaves.
authors.affiliation: Department of Botany, University of Rhode Island, 02881, Kingston, RI, USA.
authors.forename: Keith T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Killingbeck
keywords: Disturbance; Hurricane; Macronutrients; Populus tremuloides; Resorption