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Forest floor plant response to lime and fertilizer before and after partial cutting of a northern red oak stand on an extremely acidic soil in Pennsylvania, USA

Author(s): M. C. Demchik, W. E. Sharpe

Year: 2001

Journal: Forest Ecology and Management
Volume: 144
Issue: 1-3
Pages: 239-244

Article Topic(s): Disturbance, Fertilizer
Research Setting(s): Forest

Species Referenced: Viola sororia (Missouri violet),

Abstract

Investigates the effects of liming and fertilization on forest floor plants. Liming and fertilization may compensate for calcium and magnesium deficiencies on acidic, base poor forested soils. Viola sororia increased in number on limed and fertilized plots.

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M. C. Demchik, and W. E. Sharpe. "Forest floor plant response to lime and fertilizer before and after partial cutting of a northern red oak stand on an extremely acidic soil in Pennsylvania, USA." Forest Ecology and Management 144.1-3 (2001): 239-244.

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ISSN: 0378-1127
DOI: 10.1016/s0378-1127(00)00388-1
Last Updated: 2015-02-26
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