Stimulatory effects of aluminum on growth of sugar maple seedlings

George A. Schier; Carolyn J. McQuattie

doi:10.1081=PLN-120014715

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Stimulatory effects of aluminum on growth of sugar maple seedlings

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Authors:

George A. Schier, Carolyn J. McQuattie

Year:

2002

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1081=PLN-120014715

Source:

Journal of Plant Nutrition. 25(11): 2583-2589.

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Abstract

To determine the effect of aluminum (Al) on sugar maple (Acer saccharum Marsh.), seedlings were grown in sand irrigated with nutrient solution (pH 3.8) containing 0, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, or 40 mg L^-1 Al. Seedling growth was enhanced at 2.5 and 5mgL^-1 Al. Although higher levels of Al reduced calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) concentrations in leaves and caused root and foliar injury, no negative effects of Al on growth were observed.

Citation

Schier, George A.; McQuattie, Carolyn J. 2002. Stimulatory effects of aluminum on growth of sugar maple seedlings. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 25(11): 2583-2589.