Authors:
Siddique, I., V. Lex Engel, J.A. Parrotta, D. Lamb, G.B. Nardoto, J.P.H.B. Ometto, L.A. Martinelli and S. Schmidt
Publication Date:
2008
Abstract/Summary:
Failures in reforestation are often attributed to nutrient limitation for tree growth. We compared tree performance and nitrogen and phosphorus relations in adjacent mixed-species plantings of contrasting composition, established for forest restoration on Ultisol soil, originally covered by tropical semi-deciduous Atlantic Forest in Southeast Brazil. The legume mixture succeeded in accelerating tree growth and canopy closure, but may imply periods of N losses and possibly P limitation. Incorporation of species with efficient nitrate uptake and P mobilization from resistant soil pools offers potential to optimize these tradeoffs.
Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article
Source:
Biogeochemistry
Link:
https://www.fs.fed.us/global/iitf/pubs/ja_iitf_2008_Siddique001.pdf