Birch in the Olkhon Steppe

The presented report describes a unique birch tree, discovered by researchers in the steppe part of Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal. At all seasons a solitary tree can withstand the onslaught of strong Baikal winds and the drying heat of the sandy steppe. Despite the extreme conditions, the birch tree managed to form an ideal external shape inherent to an erect forest tree. The classical appearance of birch is preserved due to the high adaptive potential of the species.

Keywords

Baikal, island Olkhon, sandy steppe, birch, ecological factories

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14.01.2019

Publication date

14.01.2019

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GOST	Kasyanova L., Mazukabzov A. Birch in the Olkhon Steppe // Priroda – 2018. – Issue №12 C. 50-57 [Electronic resource]. URL: http://ras.jes.su/priroda/s0032874x0003332-4-1-en (circulation date: 05.11.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S0032874X0003332-4
MLA	Kasyanova, L.N, Mazukabzov, A.M "Birch in the Olkhon Steppe." Priroda 12 (2018):50-57. DOI: 10.31857/S0032874X0003332-4
APA	Kasyanova L., Mazukabzov A. (2018). Birch in the Olkhon Steppe. Priroda (12), pp.50-57 DOI: 10.31857/S0032874X0003332-4

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