Dendrochonological Potential of Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii): A Case Study in the Black Rock Forest, New York

Jinbao Li; Cheng Yuan Xu; K L Griffin; W S F Schuster

doi:10.3959/2008-5.1

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Dendrochonological Potential of Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii): A Case Study in the Black Rock Forest, New York

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Dendrochonological Potential of Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii): A Case Study in the Black Rock Forest, New York

Jinbao Li, Cheng Yuan Xu, K L Griffin and W S F Schuster

Tree-Ring Research, Vol.64(2), pp.115-124

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3959/2008-5.1

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Forestry Sciences

Dendrochronology

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese barberry

Black Rock Forest

tree rings

invasive species

climate

The deciduous forests of northeastern United States are currently experiencing an invasion of the exotic plant species Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii). This recent and rapid invasion leads to rising concern about its potential threats to native species as well as natural ecosystems, demanding a better understanding of its invasion mechanisms and potential responses to climate change. Unfortunately, few studies have been conducted to understand the influence of climate on the growth of B. thunbergii, largely because of the absence of long-term growth records. In this study we demonstrate growth rings of B. thunbergii are annually resolved and crossdatable. The first ring-width chronology of B. thunbergii was therefore developed using samples collected from the Black Rock Forest (BRF), New York. Climate-growth relationship analysis indicates the growth of B. thunbergii in the BRF is positively correlated with precipitation in prior October, current February and May-August, but is negatively correlated with current March precipitation. The growth of B. thunbergii is also negatively correlated with temperatures in prior winter (November-January) and current summer (June-July), but is positively correlated with current spring temperature (March-May). These dendrochronological results on B. thunbergii, together with further physiological studies, will improve our understanding on how the growth of this invasive species is affected by local climate dynamics, as well as the long-term invasion potential that is tied to its responses to climate change.

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Title: Dendrochonological Potential of Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii): A Case Study in the Black Rock Forest, New York
Authors: Jinbao Li (Author) - Columbia University, United States
Cheng Yuan Xu (Author) - Columbia University, United States
K L Griffin (Author) - Columbia University, United States
W S F Schuster (Author) - Black Rock Forest Consortium, United States
Publication details: Tree-Ring Research, Vol.64(2), pp.115-124
Publisher: Tree-Ring Society
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.3959/2008-5.1
ISSN: 1536-1098
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450379302621
Output Type: Journal article

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