Root development on cuttings of seven arctic shrub species for revegetation

• Published in: Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research
• Main Authors: Sarah A. Ficko, M. Anne Naeth
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021
• Subjects: shrub cuttings; arctic; revegetation; reclamation; adventitious roots; Environmental sciences; GE1-350; Ecology; QH540-549.5; Arctic; Diavik Diamond Mine; Northwest Territories; Antarctic and Alpine Research
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1080/15230430.2021.1976711; https://doaj.org/article/f662a4862a564220b8958b7f6efd2d59

Vegetation removal during resource extraction in the Arctic causes long-lasting impacts requiring revegetation to accelerate plant reestablishment. This study focused on root development on shrub cuttings from seven common species at Diavik Diamond Mine, Northwest Territories. Two experiments were c...