Herbivory and the cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus in isolated California oak trees

David Hollinger

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Herbivory and the cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus in isolated California oak trees

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David Hollinger

Year:

1986

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Oecologia. 70: 291-297.

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Abstract

Nitrogen and phosphorus flow in litterfall and throughfall were studied in two California Quercus species (the evergreen Q.agrifolia and deciduous Q. lobata) before, during, and after an outbreak of the California oak moth, Phryganidia californica. All of the foliage of both oak species was removed by the herbivore during the course of the outbreak.

Keywords

herbivory, nutrient cycling, Quercus, evergreen, deciduous

Citation

Hollinger, David Y. 1986. Herbivory and the cycling of nitrogen and phosphorus in isolated California oak trees. Oecologia. 70: 291-297.