Seasonal variation in internal-moisture stress in big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata Nutt.) is significantly related (correlation coefficient +0.68**) to the lowest soil-moisture stresses in the soil profile. Seasonal values for internal-plant stresses range from 15.3 to 59.8 bars; for lowest soil stress the range was 0.2 to 36.4 bars. Hour of day, wind, and net radiation are also significantly related to internal-moisture stress in plants. The results presented support the hypothesis that inexpensive internal-plant stress measurements may be used to estimate soil-moisture stress and soil-moisture storage. This material was digitized as part of a cooperative project between the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. The Journal of Range Management archives are made available by the Society for Range Management and the University of Arizona Libraries. Contact lbry-journals@email.arizona.edu for further information. Migrated from OJS platform August 2020
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