Nitrogen Fertilization, Stand Age, and Overstory Tree Species Impact the Herbaceous Layer in a Central Appalachian Hardwood Forest

Nitrogen Fertilization, Stand Age, and Overstory Tree Species Impact the Herbaceous Layer in a Central Appalachian Hardwood Forest

Research Highlights: Herb-layer community composition, abundance, species richness, and Shannon–Wiener diversity index are shaped by nitrogen fertilization, disturbance history, and the overstory tree species in its immediate vicinity. Background and Objectives: While the herbaceous layer in deciduo...

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Main Authors: Lacey J. Smith, Kirsten Stephan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
understory plant community
plant cover
species richness
diversity
nitrogen deposition
maple
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/7/829

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