Effect of hydrogel application on survival and growth of pine seedlings in reclamations

M. Sarvaš, P. Pavlenda and E. Takáčová
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M. Sarvaš: National Forest Centre - Institute of Forestry Consulting and Education Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovak Republic
P. Pavlenda: National Forest Centre - Forest Research Institute Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovak Republic
E. Takáčová: National Forest Centre - Forest Research Institute Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovak Republic

Journal of Forest Science, 2007, vol. 53, issue 5, 203-209

Abstract: In this study results of hydrogel application in reclamations are presented. The application of hydrogel affected the survival of pine seedlings during two vegetation periods after planting. Double application of STOCKOSORB AGRO (gel) on the root system after lifting caused an about 19% higher survival rate compared to control variants. The application of 7 g/planting hole of STOCKOSORB MICRO granules caused overdosage and plant mortality. The application of hydrogel granules is simple but it is very complicated not to cause the overdosage because of the very high swelling capacity of hydrogel. Research should be carried out to determine suitable hydrogel application rates for different environmental conditions and tree species. To design a technology with regard to the economic effectiveness of application will be a very important task.

Keywords: reclamation of sand pit; hydrogel STOCKOSORB; Scots pine seedlings (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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