Effects Of Combined Nutrient And Water Stress On The Growth Of Hopea Odorata Roxb. And Mimusops Elengi Linn. Seedlings
The growth of Hopea odorata and Mimusops eiengi seedlings under drought and various fertilization rates under nursery conditions was investigated. Both H. odorata and M. e1engi seedlings responded differently to fertilizer application and drought Application of slow-release fertilizer (Best Tab...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2003
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| Online Access: | http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2146/ http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/2146/7/siti%20rubiah.pdf |
| Summary: | The growth of Hopea odorata and Mimusops eiengi
seedlings under drought and various fertilization rates
under nursery conditions was investigated. Both H. odorata
and M. e1engi seedlings responded differently to fertilizer
application and drought Application of slow-release
fertilizer (Best Tab, 20: 10: 5 NPK) at 30 and 50 g promoted
greater growth for H. odorata and M eiengj·seedlings.
respectively. M eif'llgi seedlings were able to tolerate high
fertilizer application (50 g), but the resulting form (small
trunk diameter and excessive height) was not suitable for
urban planting. Growth of H. odorata seedlings was greatly
promoted through application of 30 g of fertilizer under wellwatered conditions, resulting in a much more balanced
growth in terms of shoot and root ratio, which is vital for
plants growing in the harsh urban environment where
competition for water and nutrients is usually intense. |
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