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RESEARCH LITERATURE
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Growth Response to Clipping and Nutrient Addition Lyonia lucida and Zenobia pulverulenta
Author(s): E. L. Simms
Year: 1985
Publication Type: Article
Journal: American Midland Naturalist
Volume: 114
Issue: 1
Pages: 44-50
Article Topic(s): Disturbance,Fertilizer
Research Setting(s): Wetland
Species Referenced: Lyonia lucida (Shining fetterbush),
Abstract
Investigates the effects of fertilizing and clipping above ground vegetation of Lyonia lucida in a pocosin, to simulate the effects of burning. Clipping had no effect while adding nitrogen and phosphorus increased growth.Suggested Citation
E. L. Simms. "Growth Response to Clipping and Nutrient Addition Lyonia lucida and Zenobia pulverulenta." American Midland Naturalist 114.1 (1985): 44-50.Go back