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A multivariate analysis of tree species influence on forest floor fertility

Posted on:1995-09-15Degree:M.ScType:Thesis
University:McGill University (Canada)Candidate:Pelletier, BernardFull Text:PDF
GTID:2463390014989358Subject:Agriculture
Abstract/Summary:
The objective of this study was to assess tree species influence on forest floor fertility in a mixed forest stand using Redundancy Analysis (RDA). Eighty microsites were located in a beech-hemlock-red maple forest. Forest floor was analyzed for thirteen variables; total N, P, K, Ca and Mg, extractable Ca, Mg and K, mineralizable N (NH...
Keywords/Search Tags:Forest floor
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