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Comparing Methods And Technologies For Assessing Vertical Size Distribution Of American Beech Leaves (Fagus Grandifolia Ehrh), Adeline Casali

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The American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrh) is a deciduous species that occurs throughout the eastern United States and Southeast Canada. This species grows 20–35 meters in height and is tolerant of a range of environmental conditions. Because beech occurs over a wide geographical and ecological range, it is ideal for comparative studies between sites or environmental conditions. Here we report on the relative size of beech leaves collected from different heights above the forest floor. We then determine if morphological trends between upper and lower canopy were consistent between live fall leaves and senesced mid-winter leaves that remain attached to …