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In [[hydrology]], '''stemflow''' is the flow of [[interception (water)|intercepted]] [[water]] down the [[trunk (botany)|trunk]] or stem of a [[plant]]. Stemflow, along with [[throughfall]], |
In [[hydrology]], '''stemflow''' is the flow of [[interception (water)|intercepted]] [[water]] down the [[trunk (botany)|trunk]] or stem of a [[plant]]. Stemflow, along with [[throughfall]], is responsible for the transferral of [[precipitation (meteorology)|precipitation]] and [[nutrient]]s from the [[canopy (biology)|canopy]] to the [[soil]]. In [[tropical rainforest]]s, where this kind of flow can be substantial, erosion [[gully|gullies]] can form at the base of the trunk. However, in more [[temperate]] climates stemflow levels are low and have little erosional power.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} |
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==Measurement== |
==Measurement== |
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[[File:Stammabflussmesser18.jpg|thumb|Stem flow measurement on a [[Betula pendula|silver birch]]]] |
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There are a variety of ways stemflow volume is measured in the field. The most common direct measurement currently used is the bonding of [[bisection|bisected]] [[Polyvinyl chloride|PVC]] or other [[Pipe (material)|plastic tubing]] around the [[circumference]] of the tree trunk, connected and funneled into a [[graduated cylinder]] for manual or a [[Rain gauge#Tipping bucket rain gauge|tipping bucket rain gauge]] for automatic collection. At times the tubing is wrapped multiple times around the trunk is order to ensure more complete collection.<ref>{{Citation | last = Williams | first = Matthew B. | title = Investigating the contribution of stemflow to the hydrology of a forest catchment | |
There are a variety of ways stemflow volume is measured in the field. The most common direct measurement currently used is the bonding of [[bisection|bisected]] [[Polyvinyl chloride|PVC]] or other [[Pipe (material)|plastic tubing]] around the [[circumference]] of the tree trunk, connected and funneled into a [[graduated cylinder]] for manual or a [[Rain gauge#Tipping bucket rain gauge|tipping bucket rain gauge]] for automatic collection. At times the tubing is wrapped multiple times around the trunk is order to ensure more complete collection.<ref>{{Citation | last = Williams | first = Matthew B. | title = Investigating the contribution of stemflow to the hydrology of a forest catchment | publisher= University of Southampton | volume = Dissertation | year = 2004 | url = http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/Measuring_stemflow_dissertation_Williams_2004.pdf/$FILE/Measuring_stemflow_dissertation_Williams_2004.pdf}}</ref> |
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==Determining factors== |
==Determining factors== |
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'''Precipitation''' |
'''Precipitation''' |
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The primary [[meteorology|meteorological]] characteristics of a [[rain]]fall event that influence stemflow are:<ref>{{Citation| |
The primary [[meteorology|meteorological]] characteristics of a [[rain]]fall event that influence stemflow are:<ref>{{Citation| doi =10.1002/hyp.3360040205| last1 =Crockford | first1 =R.H.| last2 =Richardson |first2 = D.P | title = Partitioning of rainfall in a Eucalypt forest and pine plantation in southeastern Australia: II Stemflow and factors affecting stemflow in a dry sclerophyll eucalypt forest and a ''Pinus radiata'' plantation | journal = Hydrological Processes | volume = 4 | issue =2 | pages =145–155 | year = 1990|bibcode = 1990HyPr....4..145C }}</ref> |
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* ''Rainfall continuity'' |
* ''Rainfall continuity'' – the more frequent and extended are the gaps during the event where no rainfall occurs, the higher the likelihood that potential stemflow volume is lost to [[evapotranspiration]]; this is also governed by [[air temperature]], [[relative humidity]] and most significantly, [[wind speed]] |
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* ''Rainfall intensity'' |
* ''Rainfall intensity'' – the amount of total stemflow is diminished when the amount of rain in a given period surpasses the capacity of the flow paths |
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* ''Rain angle'' |
* ''Rain angle'' – stemflow generally starts earlier when rainfall is more horizontal; this is more of a determinant in an open forest with a lesser degree of [[crown closure]] |
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'''Species''' |
'''Species''' |
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[[File:Quercus agrifolia-4.jpg|thumb|Stemflow in [[oak]]s is relatively low, due to their textured bark, few and horizontal branches, and high incidence of absorbent [[epiphyte]]s.]] |
[[File:Quercus agrifolia-4.jpg|thumb|Stemflow in [[oak]]s is relatively low, due to their textured bark, few and horizontal branches, and high incidence of absorbent [[epiphyte]]s.]] |
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The species of the tree affects the amount of timing and stemflow. The particular [[Plant morphology|morphological]] characteristics that are key factors are: |
The species of the tree affects the amount of timing and stemflow. The particular [[Plant morphology|morphological]] characteristics that are key factors are: |
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* ''Crown size'' |
* ''Crown size'' – stemflow potential is greater as [[crown (botany)|crown size]] relative to the [[diameter at breast height]] increases. However, the greater the DBH, the more incident rainfall is needed to start stemflow. |
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* ''Leaf shape/orientation'' |
* ''Leaf shape/orientation'' – [[Leaf|leaves]] which are [[wikt:concave|concave]] and elevated horizontally above the [[Petiole (botany)|petiole]] are able to contribute to stemflow |
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* ''Branch angle'' |
* ''Branch angle'' – stemflow potential heightens as the angle of the [[branch]]es and [[twig]]s in relation to the trunk decreases. |
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* ''Flow path obstructions'' |
* ''Flow path obstructions'' – abnormalities on the flow path, such as detached pieces of [[Bark (botany)|bark]] or scars, on the underside of the branch can divert water from stemflow and become a component in [[throughfall]] |
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* ''Bark'' |
* ''Bark'' – stemflow is affected by the degree of [[wikt:absorption|absorptive]] ability and smoothness of the [[Bark (botany)|bark]] alongside the branch and stem. This is measured by using the Bark Relief Index, or BRI, which is the difference between the circumference of the tree and what the circumference would be if the tree had no bark. |
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'''Stand |
'''Stand characteristics''' |
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In addition to the effects of individual tree species, the overall structure of the forest stand also influences the amount of stemflow that will ultimately occur, these factors are:<ref>{{cite journal |
In addition to the effects of individual tree species, the overall structure of the forest stand also influences the amount of stemflow that will ultimately occur, these factors are:<ref name="AndréJonard2008">{{cite journal|last1=André|first1=Frédéric|last2=Jonard|first2=Mathieu|last3=Ponette|first3=Quentin|title=Influence of species and rain event characteristics on stemflow volume in a temperate mixed oak-beech stand|journal=Hydrological Processes|volume=22|issue=22|year=2008|pages=4455–4466|issn=0885-6087|doi=10.1002/hyp.7048|bibcode = 2008HyPr...22.4455A|s2cid=128756723 }}</ref> |
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* ''Species composition'' |
* ''[[Species composition]]'' – the total stemflow for the stand is determined by the contributions of individuals and their species-specific traits |
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* ''Stand density'' |
* ''Stand density'' – morphological characteristics such as branch angle and thickness are largely determined by the amount of density of competing trees in the stand |
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* ''Canopy structure'' |
* ''Canopy structure'' – individuals located in the [[understory]] in a stand with multiple vertically-stratified stories will have a lessened amount of total stemflow due to the interception of dominant and codominant individuals |
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'''Other''' |
'''Other''' |
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* ''Seasonality'' |
* ''Seasonality'' – in the case of [[deciduous]] or [[Temperate broadleaf and mixed forests|mixed forests]], stemflow rates are ''slightly'' higher in the [[Dormancy#Trees|dormant]] season when no leaves are present and evapotranspiration is reduced; this effect becomes more pronounced as the stem diameter increases |
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* ''Diurnality'' |
* ''Diurnality'' – variations in branch weight influence the amount of stemflow; branches are heavier in the morning (with [[dew]]) and lighter in the afternoon<ref name="ecoscience">{{Citation | doi = 10.2980/i1195-6860-13-3-324.1 | last1 = Johnson | first1 = Mark S. | last2 = Lehmann | first2 = Johannes | title = Double-funneling of trees: Stemflow and root-induced preferential flow | journal = Écoscience | volume = 13 | issue = 3 | pages = 324–333 | year = 2006| bibcode = 2006Ecosc..13..324J | s2cid = 10931068 | url = https://repositorio.unicordoba.edu.co/handle/ucordoba/3627 }}</ref> |
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==Influence on soil== |
==Influence on soil== |
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'''Chemistry''' |
'''Chemistry''' |
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[[Nutrient]]s that have accumulated on the canopy from dry [[Deposition (Aerosol physics)|deposition]] or animal [[feces]] are able to directly enter the [[soil]] through stemflow. When precipitation occurs, canopy nutrients are [[Leaching (chemical science)|leached]] into the water because of the differences in nutrient [[Molecular diffusion|concentration]] between the tree and the rainfall. Conversely, nutrients are taken up by the tree when concentration is lower in the canopy than the rainfall, the presence of [[epiphyte]]s or [[lichen]]s also contributes to uptake. The nutrients that enter the soil can also reflect the particular environmental conditions around them, for example, plants located in [[Industrialisation|industrialized]] areas exhibit higher rates of [[sulfur]] and [[nitrogen]] (from [[air pollution]]), whereas those located near the [[ocean]]s have higher rates of [[sodium]] (from [[seawater]]).<ref name="ecoscience" |
[[Nutrient]]s that have accumulated on the canopy from dry [[Deposition (Aerosol physics)|deposition]] or animal [[feces]] are able to directly enter the [[soil]] through stemflow. When precipitation occurs, canopy nutrients are [[Leaching (chemical science)|leached]] into the water because of the differences in nutrient [[Molecular diffusion|concentration]] between the tree and the rainfall. Conversely, nutrients are taken up by the tree when concentration is lower in the canopy than the rainfall, the presence of [[epiphyte]]s or [[lichen]]s also contributes to uptake. The nutrients that enter the soil can also reflect the particular environmental conditions around them, for example, plants located in [[Industrialisation|industrialized]] areas exhibit higher rates of [[sulfur]] and [[nitrogen]] (from [[air pollution]]), whereas those located near the [[ocean]]s have higher rates of [[sodium]] (from [[seawater]]).<ref name="ecoscience" /> |
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[[Soil acidification]] can be seen around some stems, for example beech trees from dry deposition. <ref name="DOI |
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10.1023/A:1015846906956">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1015846906956 Deposition and soil leaching in stands of Norway spruce and European Beech: Results from the Höglwald research in comparison with other European case studies]</ref> |
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'''Water distribution''' |
'''Water distribution''' |
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In [[forest]]ed areas, water is more able to effectively penetrate past the [[topsoil]] into deeper layers of the [[soil horizon]] along tree [[root]]s and their subsequent creation of [[macropore]]s (termed ''preferential flow''). The loosening of the soil can result in minor [[landslide]]s. |
In [[forest]]ed areas, stemflow is considered a point-source input of water into the soil, thus water is more able to effectively penetrate past the [[topsoil]] into deeper layers of the [[soil horizon]] along tree [[root]]s and their subsequent creation of [[macropore]]s (termed ''preferential flow''). The loosening of the soil can result in minor [[landslide]]s. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{main|Outline of hydrology|Outline of forestry}} |
{{main|Outline of hydrology|Outline of forestry}} |
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*[[Throughfall]] |
* [[Throughfall]] |
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*[[Interception (water)|Canopy interception]] |
* [[Interception (water)|Canopy interception]] |
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* [[Forest floor interception]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 30 April 2024
In hydrology, stemflow is the flow of intercepted water down the trunk or stem of a plant. Stemflow, along with throughfall, is responsible for the transferral of precipitation and nutrients from the canopy to the soil. In tropical rainforests, where this kind of flow can be substantial, erosion gullies can form at the base of the trunk. However, in more temperate climates stemflow levels are low and have little erosional power.[citation needed]
Measurement
[edit]
There are a variety of ways stemflow volume is measured in the field. The most common direct measurement currently used is the bonding of bisected PVC or other plastic tubing around the circumference of the tree trunk, connected and funneled into a graduated cylinder for manual or a tipping bucket rain gauge for automatic collection. At times the tubing is wrapped multiple times around the trunk is order to ensure more complete collection.[1]
Determining factors
[edit]Precipitation
The primary meteorological characteristics of a rainfall event that influence stemflow are:[2]
- Rainfall continuity – the more frequent and extended are the gaps during the event where no rainfall occurs, the higher the likelihood that potential stemflow volume is lost to evapotranspiration; this is also governed by air temperature, relative humidity and most significantly, wind speed
- Rainfall intensity – the amount of total stemflow is diminished when the amount of rain in a given period surpasses the capacity of the flow paths
- Rain angle – stemflow generally starts earlier when rainfall is more horizontal; this is more of a determinant in an open forest with a lesser degree of crown closure
Species
The species of the tree affects the amount of timing and stemflow. The particular morphological characteristics that are key factors are:
- Crown size – stemflow potential is greater as crown size relative to the diameter at breast height increases. However, the greater the DBH, the more incident rainfall is needed to start stemflow.
- Leaf shape/orientation – leaves which are concave and elevated horizontally above the petiole are able to contribute to stemflow
- Branch angle – stemflow potential heightens as the angle of the branches and twigs in relation to the trunk decreases.
- Flow path obstructions – abnormalities on the flow path, such as detached pieces of bark or scars, on the underside of the branch can divert water from stemflow and become a component in throughfall
- Bark – stemflow is affected by the degree of absorptive ability and smoothness of the bark alongside the branch and stem. This is measured by using the Bark Relief Index, or BRI, which is the difference between the circumference of the tree and what the circumference would be if the tree had no bark.
Stand characteristics
In addition to the effects of individual tree species, the overall structure of the forest stand also influences the amount of stemflow that will ultimately occur, these factors are:[3]
- Species composition – the total stemflow for the stand is determined by the contributions of individuals and their species-specific traits
- Stand density – morphological characteristics such as branch angle and thickness are largely determined by the amount of density of competing trees in the stand
- Canopy structure – individuals located in the understory in a stand with multiple vertically-stratified stories will have a lessened amount of total stemflow due to the interception of dominant and codominant individuals
Other
- Seasonality – in the case of deciduous or mixed forests, stemflow rates are slightly higher in the dormant season when no leaves are present and evapotranspiration is reduced; this effect becomes more pronounced as the stem diameter increases
- Diurnality – variations in branch weight influence the amount of stemflow; branches are heavier in the morning (with dew) and lighter in the afternoon[4]
Influence on soil
[edit]Chemistry
Nutrients that have accumulated on the canopy from dry deposition or animal feces are able to directly enter the soil through stemflow. When precipitation occurs, canopy nutrients are leached into the water because of the differences in nutrient concentration between the tree and the rainfall. Conversely, nutrients are taken up by the tree when concentration is lower in the canopy than the rainfall, the presence of epiphytes or lichens also contributes to uptake. The nutrients that enter the soil can also reflect the particular environmental conditions around them, for example, plants located in industrialized areas exhibit higher rates of sulfur and nitrogen (from air pollution), whereas those located near the oceans have higher rates of sodium (from seawater).[4]
Soil acidification can be seen around some stems, for example beech trees from dry deposition. [5]
Precipitation and morphological factors that influence stemflow timing and volume also affect the chemical composition; in general, stemflow water becomes more dilute during the course of a storm event, and rough-barked species contain more nutrients than smooth-barked species.
Water distribution
In forested areas, stemflow is considered a point-source input of water into the soil, thus water is more able to effectively penetrate past the topsoil into deeper layers of the soil horizon along tree roots and their subsequent creation of macropores (termed preferential flow). The loosening of the soil can result in minor landslides.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Williams, Matthew B. (2004), Investigating the contribution of stemflow to the hydrology of a forest catchment (PDF), vol. Dissertation, University of Southampton
- ^ Crockford, R.H.; Richardson, D.P (1990), "Partitioning of rainfall in a Eucalypt forest and pine plantation in southeastern Australia: II Stemflow and factors affecting stemflow in a dry sclerophyll eucalypt forest and a Pinus radiata plantation", Hydrological Processes, 4 (2): 145–155, Bibcode:1990HyPr....4..145C, doi:10.1002/hyp.3360040205
- ^ André, Frédéric; Jonard, Mathieu; Ponette, Quentin (2008). "Influence of species and rain event characteristics on stemflow volume in a temperate mixed oak-beech stand". Hydrological Processes. 22 (22): 4455–4466. Bibcode:2008HyPr...22.4455A. doi:10.1002/hyp.7048. ISSN 0885-6087. S2CID 128756723.
- ^ a b Johnson, Mark S.; Lehmann, Johannes (2006), "Double-funneling of trees: Stemflow and root-induced preferential flow", Écoscience, 13 (3): 324–333, Bibcode:2006Ecosc..13..324J, doi:10.2980/i1195-6860-13-3-324.1, S2CID 10931068
- ^ Deposition and soil leaching in stands of Norway spruce and European Beech: Results from the Höglwald research in comparison with other European case studies