Research Article | Published: 01 June 1995

Studies on Decomposition and associated Mycoflora in Albizia amara Bovine Leaf Litter

T. Vijaya and C. V. Naidu

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 18 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 153-157 | 1995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-J1E615 | Cite this article

Abstract

Decomposition of leaf litter of Albizia amara Bovine was studied using the mesh bag technique for a period of one year from March, 1992 to February, 1993 under the field and laboratory conditions. In the field the dry weight loss of litter after 12 months was 80.0% and in laboratory it was 61.3%. During the study period, there was no significant addition of organic carbon to soil under laboratory conditions but significant difference was noticed between the organic carbon content of soils in field condition. Among the fungi colonizing, the fungi imperfect were predominant as they showed higher percentage distribution in comparison with others.

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Vijaya, T. and Naidu, C.V., 1995. Studies on Decomposition and associated Mycoflora in Albizia amara Bovine Leaf Litter. Indian Journal of Forestry, 18(2), pp.153-157. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-J1E615

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