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Effect of altitude and age of stands on physiological response of three dominant plants in forests of the Western Carpathians

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  • H. Hniličková

    (Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • M. Kuklová

    (Institute of Forest Ecology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Zvolen, Slovak Republic)

  • F. Hnilička

    (Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • J. Kukla

    (Institute of Forest Ecology of the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Zvolen, Slovak Republic)

Abstract

The objective of research was to evaluate physiological reaction of dominant plants (Fagus sylvatica, Dryopteris filix-mas, Rubus idaeus) taking advantage of the altitudinal variations in the area of the Slovenský raj National park (Western Carpathians). Secondary spruce stands are the current edificators of phytocoenoses between the ages of 10-15 and 80-100 years, in undergrowths with a mix of naturally regenerated beech and fir. Nutrient contents in top soils followed the change of conditions, such as climate and soil type. The concentrations of available Ca and Mg were relatively fluctuated (CV 44-55%) and decreased with increased altitude. On the other hand, K and P concentrations (CV 38-41%) improved with increased altitude. Results of physiological characteristics of plants showed variations between species in rate of photosynthesis (Pn), rate of transpiration (E) and maximum quantum efficiency of photosystem II (Fv/Fm). Effect of altitude appears inconclusive in species monitored and their measured parameters, with the exception of Pn in R. idaeus a D. filix-mas. Influence of better light conditions in youn- ger stands was proved in the values of Fv/Fm for F. sylvatica.

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  • H. Hniličková & M. Kuklová & F. Hnilička & J. Kukla, 2016. "Effect of altitude and age of stands on physiological response of three dominant plants in forests of the Western Carpathians," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 62(8), pages 341-347.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlpse:v:62:y:2016:i:8:id:116-2016-pse
    DOI: 10.17221/116/2016-PSE
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    1. M. Kuklová & H. Hniličková & J. Kukla & F. Hnilička, 2015. "Environmental impact of the Al smelter on physiology and macronutrient contents in plants and Cambisols," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 61(2), pages 72-78.
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