Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2016

Concentration of nutrients in woody and non–woody litter components of different vegetation

Dr. Beena Sharma

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 In the present study concentration of nutrients (N, P, Ca, Mg and K) was estimated in woody and non–woody litter fractions of three localities i.e. Leela Sevri (LS) dominated by Acacia senegal (As), Pushkar Valley Base (PVB) dominated by Acacia tortilis (At) and Pach–Kund (PK) dominated by Eucalyptus camaldulensis (Ec) trees. The site of study is represented by Aravalli hillocks, sand dunes, sandy plains agricultural fields and fresh water bodies. The non–woody components of litter have maximum amount of nutrients as compared to woody components. Amongst the all three non–woody litter, As contributed maximum nutrient concentration as compared to At and Ec. Total nutrient concentration showed large variation among woody and non–woody components. It was noted that species, density and age of tree determine the litter production which affects the nutrient return to the soil.

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Dr. Beena Sharma “Concentration of Nutrients in Woody and Non-Woody Litter Components of Different Vegetation” International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 2 February 2016

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