Forest soil characteristics under varing tree species in East Texas : implications for sustained productivity /
and organic carbon (SOC). Forest floor phytomass was greater
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | and organic carbon (SOC). Forest floor phytomass was greater and was similar for both treatments. component of long-term soil productivity, and tree species efflux, soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC), in situ N forest floor of the pine and oak stands. In situ C02 efflux greater quantities of wood from a smaller land base in important to forest managers for continued production of in the pine treatment, while N and P concentrations were lower, resulting in similar total N and P content in the may alter nutrient cycles within the same location and soil mineralization and nitrification rates, and soil bases, pH, mineralization showed less seasonal variation than expected nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) concentrations, in StU C02 oak (Quercus spp.) plantations on forest floor mass and shorter periods of time. Nutrient cycling is a vital The maintenance of long-term soil productivity is very the pine treatment. SMBC-to-SOC ratios were high for both treatments, whereas they were greater in the pine treatment type through time. This study examined the influence of 33 was greater in the oak treatment, while SMBC was greater in which suggests a greater possible increase in SOM. N years of sit occupancy by lobolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) and |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Forestry". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | vii, 56 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 41-47. |