Herbaceous layer and soil response to experimental acidification in a central appalachian hardwood forest
Gilliam, FS; Turrill, NL; Aulick, SD; Evans, DK; Adams, MB
HERO ID
760461
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1994
Language
English
| HERO ID | 760461 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1994 |
| Title | Herbaceous layer and soil response to experimental acidification in a central appalachian hardwood forest |
| Authors | Gilliam, FS; Turrill, NL; Aulick, SD; Evans, DK; Adams, MB |
| Journal | Journal of Environmental Quality |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Page Numbers | 835-844 |
| Abstract | The herbaceous layer (vascular plants | 1 m in height) is an important component of forest ecosystems and a potentially sensitive vegetation stratum in response to acid deposition. This study tested several hypotheses concerning soil and herbaceous layer response to experimental acidification at the Fernow Experimental Forest in north-central West Virginia. Fifteen circular sample plots (0.04 ha) were established in each of three watersheds: WS3 (and receiving acidification treatment with (NH4)2SO4), WS4 (>80-yr-old control), and WS7 ( 20-yr-old control). The herb layer was sampled intensively in 10 1-m2 subplots within each sample plot, including determination of species composition, cover, and random biomass harvests. Harvested plant material was separated by species and analyzed for macronutrients, micronutrients, and Al. Soil was sampled from harvest subplots and analyzed for texture, pH, organic matter, and macro- and micronutrients. Few differences among wate |
| Doi | 10.2134/jeq1994.00472425002300040032x |
| Wosid | WOS:A1994NW83000031 |
| Url | https://www.agronomy.org/publications/jeq/abstracts/23/4/JEQ0230040835 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |