Effect of nitrogen supply on net primary production in Corsican Pine.

Published online
01 Jan 1976
Content type
Journal article
Journal title
Journal of Applied Ecology
DOI
10.2307/2401944

Author(s)
Miller, H. G & Miller, J. D.

Publication language
English
Location
UK & Scotland

Abstract

Reports further studies in the stand of Pinus nigra var. maritima already described [see preceding abstract]. Net primary production of the Pine was not affected by application of N during the first year of treatment (1964) although needle retention was increased. In the following years (up to 1967), application of more than or equal to 168 kg N/ha/year doubled net primary production and also stemwood formation, which was at a maximum for dosages of 168 and 336 kg N/ha/year. The increase in production was due to greater needle area and also to an increase in net assimilation rate.

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