Changes of soil chemistry,stand nutrition,and stand growth at two Scots pine (<Emphasis Type="Italic">Pinus sylvestris</Emphasis> L.) sites in Central Europe during 40 years after fertilization,liming, and lupine introduction |
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Authors: | Jörg Prietzel Karl Eugen Rehfuess Ulrich Stetter Hans Pretzsch |
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Institution: | 1.Lehrstuhl für Bodenkunde,Technische Universit?t München,Freising,Germany;2.Bayerische Landesanstalt für Wald und Forstwirtschaft,Freising,Germany;3.Lehrstuhl für Waldwachstumskunde,Technische Universit?t München,Freising,Germany |
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Abstract: | Long-term (40 years) effects of two soil amelioration techniques NPKMgCa fertilization + liming; combination of PKMgCa fertilization,
liming, tillage, and introduction of lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus L.)] on chemical topsoil properties, stand nutrition, and stand growth at two sites in Germany (Pfaffenwinkel, Pustert) with
mature Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) forest were investigated. Both sites are characterized by base-poor parent material, historic N and P depletion by intense
litter-raking, and recent high atmospheric N input. Such sites contribute significantly to the forested area in Central Europe.
Amelioration resulted in a long-term increase of pH, base saturation, and exchangeable Ca and Mg stocks in the topsoil. Moreover,
significant losses of the forest floor in organic carbon (OC) and nitrogen stocks, and a decrease of the C/N ratio in the
topsoil were noticed. The concentrations and stocks of OC and N in the mineral topsoil increased; however, the increases compensated
only the N, but not the OC losses of the forest floor. During the recent 40 years, the N nutrition of the stands at the control
plots improved considerably, whereas the foliar P, K, and Ca concentrations decreased. The 100-fascicle weights and foliar
concentrations of N, P, Mg, and Ca were increased after both amelioration procedures throughout the entire 40-year period
of investigation. For both stands, considerable growth acceleration during the recent 40 years was noticed on the control
plots; the amelioration resulted in an additional significant long-term growth enhancement, with the NPKMgCa fertilization
liming + being more effective than the combination of PKMgCa fertilization, liming, tillage, and introduction of lupine. The
comprehensive evaluation of soil, foliage, and growth data revealed a key relevance of the N and P nutrition of the stands
for their growth, and a change from initial N limitation to a limitation of other growth factors (P, Mg, Ca, and water). |
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Keywords: | Amelioration Liming Base cations Carbon budget Long-term study Nutrition trend Pinus sylvestris Soil organic matter Carbon budget |
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