Long-term response of weed control intensity on Scots pine survival, growth and nutrition on former arable land

European Journal of Forest Research

Volumn 130, Issue 1, 2011, Pages 91-98

  Hytönen, Jyrki ^a   Jylhä, Paula ^a  

^a FINNISH FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Finland)

Author keywords

Afforestation; Foliar weight; Nutrient concentration; Scots pine; Weed control

Indexed keywords

AFFORESTATION; ARABLE LAND; FOLIAGE; GROWTH; NUTRIENT CYCLING; SHADING; SURVIVAL; VEGETATION COVER; WEED CONTROL;

PINUS SYLVESTRIS;

EID: 78650206596     PISSN: 16124669     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10342-010-0371-6     Document Type: Article

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