Effects of fertilisation on biomass of Norway spruce on a harsh mountain site

I. Kuneš, D. Zahradník, V. Balcar, O. Špulák, M. Baláš, T. Koňasová, D. Kacálek, J. Vítámvás, A. Jančová, O. Nováková and K. Millerová
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I. Kuneš: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
D. Zahradník: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
V. Balcar: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady (Prague), Research Station Opočno, Opočno, Czech Republic
O. Špulák: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady (Prague), Research Station Opočno, Opočno, Czech Republic
M. Baláš: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
T. Koňasová: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
D. Kacálek: Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady (Prague), Research Station Opočno, Opočno, Czech Republic
J. Vítámvás: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
A. Jančová: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
O. Nováková: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
K. Millerová: Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic

Journal of Forest Science, 2013, vol. 59, issue 1, 8-21

Abstract: The organic matter produced and accumulated by plants is a crucial component in the ecosystems on environmentally disturbed sites. The aim of our study was to evaluate the influence of initial fertilising on the aboveground and belowground tree biomass of Norway spruce. The biomass amount, distribution and chemical composition were studied in a young spruce stand growing on an acidified mountain clear-cut tract. The fertilised trees accumulated a higher amount of tree biomass. They nonetheless showed lower concentrations of P, N, and K in some root compartments than control trees, which could be ascribed to a dilution effect. As for the aboveground compartments, no significant differences in element concentrations were proved.

Keywords: Picea abies; fertilization; nutrient pools; nutrient concentrations; biomass model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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