Article

Fertilisation of<i>Pinus radiata</i>on Some Marginal Sites in the Southern Cape

G. N. SchaferSouth African Forestry Research Institute, Saasveld Forestry Research Centre , George, 6530W. H. GroenewaldSouth African Forestry Research Institute, Saasveld Forestry Research Centre , George, 6530

South African Forestry Journaljournal1990en

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Abstract

SYNOPSIS The response of Pinus radiata to phosphate application was highly significant on sites with shallow clay soils. Sites with stony soils showed a smaller response. Growth improvement due to fertilisation was found to be profitable at the age of 12 years.

Topics

Forest ecology and management Botany and Plant Ecology Studies Seedling growth and survival studies

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DOI: 10.1080/00382167.1990.9629049

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