Root architectural and morphological response of Pinus nigra Arn. And Quercus robur L. to nutrient supply and root density in the soil

Annali di Botanica

Volumn 4, Issue , 2004, Pages 159-171

  Chiatante, D ^a   Di Iorio, A ^b   Scippa, G S ^b   Schirone, B ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF INSUBRIA   (Italy)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MOLISE   (Italy)

^c UNIVERSITY OF TUSCIA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Pinus nigra Arn; Quercus robur L.; Root density; Root systems; Soil fertilization

Indexed keywords

PINUS NIGRA; QUERCUS ROBUR;

EID: 84860469925     PISSN: 03650812     EISSN: 22393129     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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