Research Article | Published: 01 December 2000

Litter nutrient status of Eucalyptus tereticornis plantation in upper Gangetic plain

Nawa Bahar and A. K. Jain

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 433-437 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-U94W89 | Cite this article

Abstract

Monthly nutrients variation status in litter components of Eucalyptus tereticornis 14 years aged at different sites, viz., Site I (Hardwar), Site II (Deo-Band) and Site III (Shukratal) were studied for a period of two years (January, 1995 to December, 1996). Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium concentration was analysed in leaf, twig and bark components at different sites. Maximum nitrogen percentage was observed in leaf followed by bark and twig at three studied sites. Similar trend of variation has also been observed in phosphorus. However, maximum potassium was recorded in leaf followed by twig and bark. It is evident from the results that there is no appreciable change in concentration of nutrients in three different sites.

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Bahar, N. and Jain, A.K., 2000. Litter nutrient status of Eucalyptus tereticornis plantation in upper Gangetic plain. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(4), pp.433-437. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-U94W89

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2000

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