Nutrient pools to the soil through organic matter and throughfall under a Scots pine plantation in the Sierra de la Demanda, Spain

2001 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ignacio Santa Regina ◽  
Teresa Tarazona
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Scots Pine ◽  
Pine Plantation ◽  
Nutrient Pools

scholarly journals Soil carbon and nutrient stocks under Scots pine plantations in comparison to European beech forests: a paired-plot study across forests with different management history and precipitation regimes

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Diers ◽  
Robert Weigel ◽  
Heike Culmsee ◽  
Christoph Leuschner
Keyword(s):  
Scots Pine ◽  
Tree Species ◽  
European Beech ◽  
Organic Layer ◽  
Species Identity ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Nutrient Pools ◽  
Total N ◽  
Precipitation Regimes ◽  
Pine Stands

Abstract Background Organic carbon stored in forest soils (SOC) represents an important element of the global C cycle. It is thought that the C storage capacity of the stable pool can be enhanced by increasing forest productivity, but empirical evidence in support of this assumption from forests differing in tree species and productivity, while stocking on similar substrate, is scarce. Methods We determined the stocks of SOC and macro-nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, calcium, potassium and magnesium) in nine paired European beech/Scots pine stands on similar Pleistocene sandy substrates across a precipitation gradient (560–820 mm∙yr− 1) in northern Germany and explored the influence of tree species, forest history, climate, and soil pH on SOC and nutrient pools. Results While the organic layer stored on average about 80% more C under pine than beech, the pools of SOC and total N in the total profile (organic layer plus mineral soil measured to 60 cm and extrapolated to 100 cm) were greater under pine by about 40% and 20%, respectively. This contrasts with a higher annual production of foliar litter and a much higher fine root biomass in beech stands, indicating that soil C sequestration is unrelated to the production of leaf litter and fine roots in these stands on Pleistocene sandy soils. The pools of available P and basic cations tended to be higher under beech. Neither precipitation nor temperature influenced the SOC pool, whereas tree species was a key driver. An extended data set (which included additional pine stands established more recently on former agricultural soil) revealed that, besides tree species identity, forest continuity is an important factor determining the SOC and nutrient pools of these stands. Conclusion We conclude that tree species identity can exert a considerable influence on the stocks of SOC and macronutrients, which may be unrelated to productivity but closely linked to species-specific forest management histories, thus masking weaker climate and soil chemistry effects on pool sizes.

scholarly journals Nitrogen balance of a boreal Scots pine forest

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 11201-11237 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. F. J. Korhonen ◽  
M. Pihlatie ◽  
J. Pumpanen ◽  
H. Aaltonen ◽  
P. Hari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scots Pine ◽  
Boreal Forests ◽  
N2o Emission ◽  
N Deposition ◽  
Organic N ◽  
N Availability ◽  
Atmospheric N Deposition ◽  
Drainage Flow ◽  
Nutrient Pools ◽  
Scots Pine Forest

Abstract. The productivity of boreal forests is considered to be limited by low nitrogen (N) availability. Increased atmospheric N deposition has altered the functioning and N cycling of these N-sensitive ecosystems. The most important components of N pools and fluxes were measured in a boreal Scots pine stand in Hyytiälä, Southern Finland. The measurement at the site allowed direct estimations of nutrient pools in the soil and biomass, inputs from the atmosphere and outputs as drainage flow and gaseous losses from two micro-catchments. N was accumulating to the system with a rate of 7 kg N ha−1 yr−1. Nitrogen input as atmospheric deposition was 7.4 kg N ha−1 yr−1. Dry deposition and organic N in wet deposition contributed over half of the input in deposition. Total outputs were 0.4 kg N ha−1 yr−1, the most important outputs being N2O emission to the atmosphere and organic N flux in drainage flow. Nitrogen uptake and retranslocation were as important sources of N for plant growth. Most of the uptaken N originated from decomposition of organic matter, and the fraction of N that could originate directly from deposition was about 30%. In conclusion, atmospheric N deposition fertilizes the site considerably.

scholarly journals The HartX-synthesis: An experimental approach to water and carbon exchange of a Scots pine plantation

1996 ◽  
Vol 53 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 173-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ch. Bernhofer ◽  
L. W. Gay ◽  
A. Granier ◽  
U. Joss ◽  
A. Kessler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scots Pine ◽  
Experimental Approach ◽  
Carbon Exchange ◽  
Pine Plantation

TANNINS IN GOAT DIETS MODIFY MANURE TURNOVER IN A SUBTROPICAL SOIL

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 655-669 ◽  
Author(s):  
MARIKO INGOLD ◽  
SASKIA SCHMIDT ◽  
HERBERT DIETZ ◽  
RAINER GEORG JOERGENSEN ◽  
EVA SCHLECHT ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Sweet Corn ◽  
Nutrient Release ◽  
Soil Nutrient ◽  
Animal Manure ◽  
Field Application ◽  
Nutrient Pools ◽  
Subtropical Soil ◽  
Goat Manure ◽  
K Release

SUMMARYQuality of animal manure as a nutrient source for crops and as a soil conditioner depends on how fast the organic matter is decomposed, releasing plant nutrients or building up the soil organic matter (SOM) pool. This turnover process is governed by manure composition, soil temperature, soil moisture and secondary metabolites in the manure such as tannins. To investigate the turnover and nutrient release from tannin-containing manure, a litterbag experiment was conducted in an irrigated lowland soil of northern Oman. A standardized quebracho tannin extract (QT) was either added to the goats’ diet and defecated with manure (QTf), or added to manure in a QT water suspension (QTc) prior to field application. Litterbags were installed within a two-year field experiment at 10-cm depth at the beginning of a consecutive sweet corn and radish cultivation, followed by their recovery every 2-–6 weeks until crop harvests. The litterbags contained pure goat manure (control) and the two types of QT-amended goat manure. Generally, QT increased OM remaining in litterbags at sampling by up to 22% compared with the control. QT reduced relative C, N, P and K release by 10% to 63% compared with the control, but effects were contradictory under sweet corn and radish. While under radish, both QT treatments reduced or tended to reduce C, N, P and K release from manure, QTc even increased N and P release under sweet corn. QTf, on the other hand, did not affect C, P and K release under sweet corn, whereas N release was reduced by 36–63% under both crops. As quebracho tannins in goat manure slowed down organic matter decomposition and reduced nutrient release, they may be useful agents in manure application to increase SOM pools and soil nutrient pools. However, the immobilization particularly of N by tannins can reduce the availability of this nutrient to crops.

scholarly journals Scots pine Pinus sylvestris mortality after surface fire in oligotrophic pine forest Peucedano-Pinetum in Kampinos National Park

2019 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
Łukasz Tyburski ◽  
Piotr T. Zaniewski ◽  
Leszek Bolibok ◽  
Mateusz Piątkowski ◽  
Andrzej Szczepkowski
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Scots Pine ◽  
National Park ◽  
Vegetation Period ◽  
Pine Forest ◽  
Organic Horizon ◽  
Fire Intensity ◽  
Litter Layer ◽  
Surface Fire ◽  
The Third

Abstract Pines are generally fire-resistant trees. There is a shortage of research on the behaviour of Scots pine after surface fire in older stands. The aim of the work was to describe the effect of the surface fire intensity on the mortality of pines of various diameter at breast height (DBH), including older trees. The research was conducted in Peucedano-Pinetum oligotrophic Scots-pine forest in Kampinos National Park (KPN, central Poland) on the area of two adjacent surface fire sites originated in spring 2015 in 60- to 200-year-old stands (site area: 10,92 ha). There were 45 (28 burned and 17 control) permanent plots established after the fire. The share of not burned, superficially burned and completely burnout organic horizon of the soil was determined within all of them. DBH and location of pine trees were measured within all of the plots on the area of 200 m2. For all of the trees for which full information about soil organic horizon damage was mapped, the prevailing type of disturbance in their close neighbourhoods with radii of 1 and 2 m was assessed. The mortality of trees was assessed after each vegetation period up to 2017, basing on the presence of green needles on the trees. The influence of fire intensity on the survival of trees was examined on whole permanent plot level as well as on individual tree level. Strong linear correlation was observed between Scots pine mortality and the share of plots area with damaged organic layer, especially at the end of the third vegetation period after fire. Logistic regression models constructed for individual trees suggest that bigger tree diameter (hence, thicker bark) diminished the odds of mortality only after two vegetation periods from the fire. After the third vegetation period, only the intensity of surface fire in the close neighbourhood of trees influenced (negatively) the chance on survival. The size of trees did no matter in this case. Nearly all of the trees that were located within burnout organic matter areas died. The results did not support the commonly known mechanism of enhancement of bigger Scots pine tree survival after surface fire because of thicker bark responsible for heat protection. Probably, the main cause of observed mortality was not overheating of cambium but it was rather connected to massive fine root loses. Scots pines growing on oligotrophic arid sites modify their root system to explore topsoil layers with higher proportion of shallow roots, growing even in organic litter layer. This corresponds with massive (regardless of size) pine mortality within sites characterised by complete burnout of organic matter layer and very high survival in those ones with only surfacely burned litter layer. The results can improve the assessment of surface fires consequences in managed Scots pine stands growing in oligotrophic conditions.

scholarly journals Gas exchange and organic matter production of Scots pine (Pinus sihestris L.) seedlings grown in water culture with ammonium or nitrate form of nitrogen

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 607-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Zajączkowska
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Gas Exchange ◽  
Scots Pine ◽  
Organic Substance ◽  
Pinus Silvestris ◽  
Water Culture ◽  
Organic Matter Production ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Photosynthesis And Respiration

he reaction of Scots pine (<i>Pinus silvestris</i> L.) seedlings to ammonium and nitrate form of nitrogen was investigated. Rates of photosynthesis and respiration, content of chlorophylls, and accumulation of organic substance were determined in 12 and 18 weeks old plants. The results have shown, that the forms of nitrogen does affect the amount of accumulated organic substance as well as its distribution in particular organs.

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