Analysis of Needle Fall as a Means of Assessing Nitrogen Status in Pine

1976/01/01 by H. G. MILLER, H. G. Miller, J. D. MILLER +1
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Environmental Science · #Biology #Computer science #Ecology #Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies #Forest ecology and management #Forestry #Geography #Library science #Miller #Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics

paper · doi:10.1093/forestry/49.1.57

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Abstract

Levels of nitrogen in needle-litter falling in October are related to foliage nitrogen in the previous October and to growth in the same year. It is suggested that analysis of needle fall could be used to monitor the development of nitrogen deficiency in pines.

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