Comparative phenology of Acacia berlandieri, A. minuata, A. rigidula, A. schaffneri, and Chloroleucon ebano in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas

Authors

Melissa R. Eddy, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

12-2000

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biology

First Advisor

Dr. Frank W. Judd

Second Advisor

Dr. Robert I. Lonard

Third Advisor

Dr. Timothy Brush

Abstract

A phenological study of Acacia berlandieri, A. minuata, A. rigidula, A. schaffneri, and Chloroleucon ebano was conducted at three sites in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas from July 1998 to August 1999. Flowering in Acacia species occurred between January and April 1999, and was influenced by precipitation only in A. minuata . The timing of flowering appears to be influenced by the amount of time needed for fruit maturation. Precipitation, photoperiod, and temperature influenced the timing of fruiting in all species except A. berlandieri . Shoot elongation and leaf maturation in Acacia species were positively correlated with temperature and photoperiod.

Comments

Copyright 2000 Melissa R. Eddy. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American