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Effect of seeding and site preparation practices on the establishment of sericea (Lespedeza cuneata). Annual report, January 1-December 31, 1984. [Pinus clausa]

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OSTI ID:5675384

Sericea established with seedling sand pine on a droughty sand significantly reduced tree height growth through the third growing season. Sericea stands that developed with nine or more plants per square foot reduced tree survival, but stands with six plants had no significant effect. The use of both sericea and P fertilizer significantly increased the N and P contents of foliage of 3-year-old sand pine. Increases due to sericea were related to an increase of N in understory biomass, and those due to fertilizer related to increased soil P. Plots with sericea had about 140 more pounds of N per acre in the understory biomass and 0 to 8 inch soil layer than did controls. 2 refs., 7 tabs.

Research Organization:
Forest Service, Asheville, NC (USA). Southeastern Forest Experiment Station
DOE Contract Number:
AI09-80SR10702
OSTI ID:
5675384
Report Number(s):
DOE/SR/10702-5; CONF-8411158-2; ON: DE85014152
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English