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Effects of fertilisation on growth and nutrition of Norway spruce on a harsh mountain site

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  • I. Kuneš

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • M. Baláš

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • V. Balcar

    (Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady, Research Station Opočno, Opočno, Czech Republic)

  • D. Kacálek

    (Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady, Research Station Opočno, Opočno, Czech Republic)

  • K. Millerová

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • A. Jančová

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • O. Nováková

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • O. Špulák

    (Forestry and Game Management Research Institute, Jíloviště-Strnady, Research Station Opočno, Opočno, Czech Republic)

  • D. Zahradník

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • J. Vítámvás

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • T. Koňasová

    (Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

We evaluated the potential of crushed amphibolite and artificial slow-release N-P-K-Mg fertiliser to stimulate the survival, growth and nutrition of Norway spruce planted on an acidified air-polluted mountain site. Control plots and treatments with slow-release fertiliser (SRF) and amphibolite (AMT) were installed. In the SRF, forty grams of tabletted amendment were applied in the close vicinity of the trees. In the AMT, two kilograms of amendment were incorporated into the soil inside the planting hole of each tree at planting. The SRF application resulted in a significant growth stimulation of spruces. The growth stimulation by amphibolite was perceptible but not significant; this amendment, however, significantly reduced mortality. None of the amendments induced marked changes in foliar nutrient concentrations.

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  • I. Kuneš & M. Baláš & V. Balcar & D. Kacálek & K. Millerová & A. Jančová & O. Nováková & O. Špulák & D. Zahradník & J. Vítámvás & T. Koňasová, 2013. "Effects of fertilisation on growth and nutrition of Norway spruce on a harsh mountain site," Journal of Forest Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 59(8), pages 306-318.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnljfs:v:59:y:2013:i:8:id:6988-jfs
    DOI: 10.17221/6988-JFS
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