Nutrient and organic-matter accumulation in Acacia sengal fallows over 18 years

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 1999

• Country: Senegal
• Document Type: Journal Article
• Theme: Climate and Environment
• Authors: Lindley, D.K., Deans, J.D., Diagne, O., Dione, M., Parkinson, J.A.

Abstract

Amounts of biomass, soil organic matter, soil and tissue N, P and K were assessed using regression techniques in widely spaced Acacia senegal plantations, aged between 3 and 18 years in northern Senegal, in order to provide quantitative information on the rate of site nutrient enrichment in tree fallows.

Citation

Forest Ecology Management (1999) 124 (2-3) 153-167 [DOI: 10.1016/S0378-1127(99)00063-8]

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Nutrient and organic-matter accumulation in Acacia sengal fallows over 18 years

Published 1 January 1999