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sap velocity — RMBL Knowledge Commons

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sap velocity

Scope: hydrology

Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

Local Knowledge Graph (Top 37 entities)

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Knowledge graph centered on sap velocity with 37 nodes and 121 connections. Top connected: Spruce, Populus, Populus tremuloides, Picea engelmannii, snowpack persistence.

Definition

Rate of water movement through tree xylem measured using thermal dissipation methods

Related Terms (1)

sap flow

Publications (1)

article

Canopy structure modulates the sensitivity of subalpine forest stands to interannual snowpack and precipitation variability

2025Hydrology and Earth System Sciencemeasured

sap velocity

Local Knowledge Graph (Top 37 entities)

Definition

Related Terms (1)

Publications (1)

Canopy structure modulates the sensitivity of subalpine forest stands to interannual snowpack and precipitation variability

Related Concepts (5)

snowpack persistence

canopy interception

stable isotope mixing model

topographic position index

transpiration

Frequently Associated Species

Spruce

lodgepole pine

aspen

Populus tremuloides

Douglas Fir

Pinus ponderosa

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Pinus contorta

Picea engelmannii

ponderosa pine