Evaluating Tree Seedling Survival and Growth in a Bottomland Old-field Site: Implications for Ecological Restoration

In order to assess the enhancement of seedling survival and growth during drought conditions, five-hundred bare-root seedlings each of Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii Buckl.) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh.) were planted each with four soil amendments at a Wildlife Management Area in Lewisville, Texas. The treatments were a mycorrhizal inoculant, mulch fabric, and two superabsorbent gels (TerraSorb® and DRiWATER®). Survival and growth measurements were assessed periodically for two years. Research was conducted on vegetation, soil, and site history for baseline data. Both superabsorbent gels gave significant results for Shumard oak survival, and one increased green ash diameter. For overall growth, significant results were found among DRiWATER®, mycorrhizae, and mulch treatments.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2007

Author dc:creator

• Boe, Brian Jeffrey

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dickson, Kenneth L.
• Klaver, Irene
• Steigman, Kenneth

• ecological restoration
• Texas
• bottomland hardwood forest
• wet prairie
• green ash
• superabsorbent
• Trees -- Seedlings.
• Trees -- Growth.
• Trees -- Mulching.
• Oak.
• Green ash.

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Boe, Brian Jeffrey
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 191046606
untcat: b3344056
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