Response of slash pine to bedding and phosphorus application in southeastern flatwoods

W. F. Mann JR; J.M. McGilvray

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Response of slash pine to bedding and phosphorus application in southeastern flatwoods

Informally Refereed

Authors:

W. F. Mann JR, J.M. McGilvray

Year:

1974

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Southern Forest Experiment Station, New Orleans, La.

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Abstract

Phosphorus fertilization and mechanical seedbed preparation influenced growth of slash pine on three Plummer sand sites that varied in wetness. On dry and intermediate sites, tree heights at age 8 years were about equal on flat-disked sites, beds elevated about 5 inches, and beds elevated about 10 inches. On the wet site, high beds excelled. Top dressing with phosphorus at age 2 years stimulated growth by 2 to 5 feet on all seedbeds of the wet and intermediate sites.

Keywords

Pinus elliottii, phosphorus fertilization, seedbed preparation, bedding, growth

Citation

Mann JR, W. F.; McGilvray, J.M. 1974. Response of slash pine to bedding and phosphorus application in southeastern flatwoods. Southern Forest Experiment Station, New Orleans, La. 9 p. (USDA Forest Service Research Paper S0-99)