The soil creep-curved tree fallacy
Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey
By: Richard L. Phipps
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Abstract
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.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The soil creep-curved tree fallacy |
| Series title | Journal of Research of the U.S. Geological Survey |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 371 |
| Last page | 377 |
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