Effect of nitrogen fertilization on photosynthesis and growth in young Scots pines. Preliminary results

Application of nitrogen at levels of 200, 400 and 600 kg ha resulted in increases of 35, 18 and 12% in the photosynthetic rate in young Scots pine ( L.). The number of buds, degree of branching, and needle size were positively related to the amount of nitrogen applied. A 10â40% increase i...

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Main Authors: Kellomäki, Seppo, Puttonen, Pasi, Tamminen, Heikki, Westman, Carl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 1982-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/5169