Research Branch Staff Publications - Sylvia L'Hirondelle

• L'Hirondelle, S. J., Simpson, D. G., and Binder, W. D. 2007. Chlorophyll fluorescence, root growth potential, and stomatal conductance as estimates of field performance potential in conifer seedlings. New For. 34: 235-251.
• L'Hirondelle, S. J., Simpson, D. G., and Binder, W. D. 2006. Overwinter storability of conifer planting stock: Operational testing of fall frost hardiness. New For. 32: 307-321.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J. and Binder, W.D. 2005. Temperature stress tolerance of conifer seedlings after exposure to UV-B radiation. Photochem. Photobiol. 81: 1094–1100.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and W.D. Binder. 2002. Ultraviolet-B Radiation Impacts on Tree Seedlings in British Columbia. B.C. Min. For. Land Manage. Handb. No. 49. 34 p.
• Benowicz, A., L'Hirondelle, S., and El-Kassaby, Y.A. 2001. Patterns of genetic variation in mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana (Bong.) Carr.) with respect to height growth and frost hardiness. For. Ecol. Manage. 154: 23-33.
• Burr, K.E., C.D.B. Hawkins, S.J. L'Hirondelle, W.D. Binder, M.F. George and T. Repo. 2001. Methods for measuring cold hardiness of conifers. pp. 369-401. IN: F.J. Bigras and S.J. Colombo, Editors. Conifer Cold Hardiness. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands. 596 p.
• Simpson, D.G., L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 2000. Measurement and analysis of genetic differences in experimental forest tree (paper birch) populations. Final Report FRBC Project HQ96447-RE, BC Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria BC, 29 pp.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J. 2000. Frozen, toasted, or sunny side up: Stressed trees yield survival strategies. In L. Fins, ed. Trees in Mortal Combat - Genetic Responses to Environmental Agents. Inland Empire Tree Improvement Cooperative, Coeur d'Alene ID, pp. 1-2.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J. 2000. Screening adaptive traits of lodgepole pine progeny from elevational crosses. Operational Tree Improvement Program OTIP 351, Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria BC, 5 pp.
• Krol, P.M., Ormrod, D.P., Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 2000. Effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on needle anatomy and morphology of western larch, interior spruce, and lodgepole pine. Journal of Sustainable Forestry 10: 141-148.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 2000. Risk assessment for ultraviolet-B radiation damage to economically-important tree species in British Columbia. FRBC Project HQ96383-RE, Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria BC, 22 pp.
• Simpson, D.G., W.D. Binder, S. L'Hirondelle 2000. Paper Birch Genecology and Physiology: Spring Dormancy Release and Fall Cold Acclimation. J.Sus.For. 10(1/2):191-198.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1999. Ultraviolet-B risks to British Columbia trees. BC Ministry of Forests Research Program Extension Note 35, BC Ministry of Forests, Research Branch, Victoria, 4 pp.
• Simpson, D.G., Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1998. Paper birch genecology and physiology: Spring dormancy release, fall cold acclimation, and gas exchange. Frontiers of Forest Biology: North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association 1998 Joint Meeting, University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Abstract 235.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1998. Ultraviolet-B radiation risks to conifer seedlings: 2) Newly-germinated seedlings. Frontiers of Forest Biology: North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association 1998 Joint Meeting, University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Abstract 237.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1998. Ultraviolet-B radiation risks to conifer seedlings: 1) One-year-old seedlings. Frontiers of Forest Biology: North American Forest Biology Workshop and Western Forest Genetics Association 1998 Joint Meeting, University of Victoria, Victoria BC. Abstract 236.
• Stoehr, M.U., S.J. L'Hirondelle, W.D. Binder, and J.E. Webber. 1998. Parental environment aftereffects on germination, growth and adaptive traits in selected white spruce families. Can. J. For. Res. 28:418-426.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1997. Do conifers sunburn? Part 2: Ultraviolet-B radiation effects on some British Columbia tree species. 17th Annual Forest and Tree Related Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1997. Ultraviolet radiation effects on BC trees: Forecast for the future 2) Effects of UV-B radiation on BC conifers. From Carbon Cycle to Bicycle: Sharing Responsibility for Climate Change. The Skies Above Foundation, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1997. Do conifers sunburn? Part 1: Summary of North American research on ultraviolet-B radiation effects on conifers. 17th Annual Forest and Tree Related Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1997. Ultraviolet radiation effects on BC trees: Forecast for the future 1) Effects of UV-B radiation on plants. From Carbon Cycle to Bicycle: Sharing Responsibility for Climate Change. The Skies Above Foundation, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., Binder, W.D., and Simpson, D.G. 1996. Physiological tests for predicting stress damage in tree seedlings 1) Stress-enhanced electrolyte leakage (SEEL). Joint Meeting Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists Western Region with 16th Annual University of Victoria Forest and Tree Research Colloquium, Malaspina University College, Nanaimo BC. p. 34.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Binder, W.D. 1996. Ultraviolet-B radiation effects on some British Columbia conifers 2) Sitka spruce and coastal Douglas-fir from three elevations. Forest Management Impacts on Ecosystem Processes. 14th North American Forest Biology Workshop, Universite Laval, Quebec City. p. 69.
• Binder, W.D., L'Hirondelle, S.J., Simpson, D.G., and Hawkins, C. 1996. Seedling quality tests take "quantum leak" forward. BC Forest Service Newsletter. p. 5.
• Binder, W.D., L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Simpson, D.G. 1996. Predicting stress damage in tree seedlings with quantum yield and electrolyte leakage. Forest Management Impacts on Ecosystem Processes. 14th North American Forest Biology Workshop, Universite Laval, Quebec City. p. 123.
• Binder, W.D., L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Simpson, D.G. 1996. Quantum leak: Estimating stress damage in nursery seedlings. BC Ministry of Forests Seed and Seedling Extension Topics. pp. 2-6.
• Binder, W.D., L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Simpson, D.G. 1996. Physiological tests for predicting stress damage in tree seedlings 2) Quantum yield (QY) measured by chlorophyll fluorescence (CF). Joint Meeting Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists Western Region with 16th Annual University of Victoria Forest and Tree Research Colloquium, Malaspina University College, Nanaimo BC. p. 35.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1996. Ultraviolet-B radiation effects on some British Columbia conifers 1) Engelmann spruce from five elevations. Forest Management Impacts on Ecosystem Processes. 14th North American Forest Biology Workshop, Universite Laval, Quebec City. p. 67.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., Binder, W.D., Stoehr, M.U., and Webber, J.E. 1995. Seed orchard after-effects: Morphological and physiological traits of interior spruce progeny from two breeding environments. 15th Annual Forest and Tree Related Research Colloquium, University of Victoria, Victoria BC.
• Binder, W.D., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1995. Physiological tests of conifer seedling quality: Implementing operational measurement of chlorophyll fluorescence and electrolyte leakage. Chlorophyll Fluorescence Newsletter 3: 5-10.
• Binder, W.D., Fielder, P., and L'Hirondelle, S.J. 1994. Variable chlorophyll fluorescence as a fast screen for frost hardiness and frost damage in white spruce seedlings. Making the Grade: An International Symposium on Planting Stock Performance and Quality Assessment, Sault Ste. Marie, ON. pp. 69.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Mehl, H.A. 1992. Precautions for estimating the frost hardiness of conifers by electrolyte leakage. In S.J. Colombo, G. Hogan, and V. Wearn, eds. The Role of Physiology and Genetics in Forest Ecosystem Research and Monitoring, 12th North American Forest Biology Workshop. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Sault Ste. Marie ON. p. 85.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., Jacobson, J.S., and Lassoie, J.P. 1992. Acidic mist and nitrogen fertilization effects on growth, nitrate reductase activity, gas exchange, and frost hardiness of red spruce seedlings. New Phytologist 121: 611-622.
• Jacobson, J.S., Heller, L.I., L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Lassoie, J.P. 1992. Phenology and cold tolerance of Picea rubens Sarg. seedlings exposed to sulfuric and nitric acid mist. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research 7: 331-344.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., Jacobson, J.S., and Lassoie, J.P. 1990. Nitric acid mist and nitrogen fertilization affect the response of red spruce seedlings to water stress. 11th North American Forest Biology Workshop. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. p. 45.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., Addison, P.A., and Huebert, D.B. 1986. Growth and physiological responses of aspen and jack pine to intermittent SO2 fumigation episodes. Canadian Journal of Botany 64: 2421-2427.
• Addison, P.A., L'Hirondelle, S.J., Maynard, D.G., Malhotra, S.S., and Khan, A.A. 1986. Effects of oil sands processing emissions on the boreal forest. Information Report NOR-X-284, Northern Forestry Centre, Canadian Forestry Service, Edmonton AB, 31 pp.
• L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Addison, P.A. 1985. Effects of SO2 on leaf conductance, xylem tension, fructose and sulphur levels of jack pine seedlings. Environmental Pollution (Series A) 39: 373-386.
• Huebert, D.B., L'Hirondelle, S.J., and Addison, P.A. 1985. The effects of sulphur dioxide on net CO2 assimilation in the lichen Evernia mesomorpha Nyl. New Phytologist 100: 643-651.
• Higginbotham, K.O., Mayo, J.M., L'Hirondelle, S., and Krystofiak, D.K. 1985. Physiological ecology of lodgepole pine (Pinus contorta) in an enriched CO2 environment. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 15: 417-421.

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