Soil Chemical Properties in Forest Tree Nurseries

by Santiago Wigberto Bueno-Lopez

Production of quality conifer seedlings requires, among other factors, that nursery soil physical and chemical properties be maintained at adequate levels. This necessitates periodic soil analyses and appropriate amelioration when needed. Composted lime-treated horse manure was applied, as a source of organic matter, at the Saratoga Forest Tree Nursery. The application of this material to the loamy sand soil resulted in an undesirable increase in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 365912592X
• ISBN13: 9783659125928
• Release Date: May 2012
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"