The soil creep-curved tree fallacy
No evidence has been found in eastern deciduous forests to substantiate statements that curved tree trunks, downslope tilted tree trunks, and upslope trailing tree root systems are the result of soil creep. Curvature and tilting of trunks are described as geotropic and phototropic responses to physical and physiological conditions unrelated to soil creep. The occurrence of upslope trailing of roots has not been demonstrated.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1974 |
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Title | The soil creep-curved tree fallacy |
Authors | Richard L. Phipps |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
Index ID | 70232453 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |