Experimental arid land afforestation in Central Anatolia, Turkey
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Tarih
2018
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Springer
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
The afforestation of arid lands faces many challenges, and perhaps the most important key for success is choosing one or more species that are adapted well for local environmental conditions. We explored species that would be suitable for the steppe region of Central Anatolia. Intensive site preparation included ripping the subsoil (to 80 cm) and plowing the upper soil before planting seedlings of Elaeagnus angustifolia, Robinia pseudoacacia, Fraxinus angustifolia, and Pinus nigra were used as tree species. We also tested the success of several shrub species: Amygdalus orientalis, Calligonum polygonoides, and Spartium junceum. After five growing seasons, E. angustifolia showed the highest survival, with 80% of planted seedlings remaining. For the shrubs, A. orientalis was the most successful species with a 95% survival rate. Broad-leaved trees grew a cumulative average of 34 cm in height in 5 years, whereas P. nigra seedings grew only 9 cm. The greatest height growth occurred in the shrubs, with A. orientalis gaining 40 cm in height in 5 years. Overall, E. angustifolia and A. orientalis appeared best suited for afforestation in these areas. R. pseodoacacia and F. angustifolia may also be used as alternative species.
Açıklama
SARGINCI, Murat/0000-0002-2263-9003
WOS: 000434090600025
PubMed: 29789963
WOS: 000434090600025
PubMed: 29789963
Anahtar Kelimeler
Arid land, Afforestation, Plant nutrition, Soil productivity, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Robinia pseudoacacia, Fraxinus angustifolia, Pinus nigra
Kaynak
Environmental Monitoring And Assessment
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Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
190
Sayı
6
