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Performance of Planted Herbaceous Species in Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) Plantations: Overstory Effects of Competition and Needlefall

Other · · MS Thesis. University of Georgia, Athens. Georgia
OSTI ID:807621
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  1. USDA Forest Service, Savannah River

Research to determine the separate effects of above-ground and below-ground competition and needlefall of over-story pines on under-story plant performance. Periodic monitoring of over-story crown closure, soil water content, temperature, and nutrients were conducted. Results indicate competition for light had a more determental effect on performance of herbaceous species in longleaf pine plantations than that resulting from competition for below-ground resources.

Research Organization:
USDA Forest Service, Savannah River, New Ellenton, SC
DOE Contract Number:
AI09-00SR22188
OSTI ID:
807621
Journal Information:
MS Thesis. University of Georgia, Athens. Georgia, Journal Name: MS Thesis. University of Georgia, Athens. Georgia Journal Issue: 2001 Thesis, 69pp
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English