Effects of beech (Fagus sylvatica), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and lime (Tilia spec.) on soil chemical properties in a mixed deciduous forest

Langenbruch, Christina; Helfrich, Mirjam; Flessa, Heinz

doi:10.1007/s11104-011-1004-7

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“…They concluded that the higher the N content the greater the CO 2 efflux produced. Langenbruch et al (2012) showed in the same forest that ash litter has a higher N content than beech, which would support our findings for dark respiration with regard to the results of Ryan et al (1996). Therefore, our study leads to the conclusion that ash respires most of the assimilated C directly in the leaves, presumably at night, whereas beech allocates more of the assimilated C belowground.…”

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Allocation and dynamics of C and N within plant–soil system of ash and beech

Sommer

Dippold

Flessa

et al. 2016

J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci.

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Forest management requires a profound understanding of how tree species affect C and N cycles in ecosystems. The large C and N stocks in forest soils complicate research on the effects of tree species on C and N pools. In-situ 13 C and 15 N labeling in undisturbed, natural forests enable not only tracing of C and N fluxes, but also reveal insight into the interactions at the plant-soilatmosphere interface. In-situ dual 13 C and 15 N pulse labeling of 20 beeches (Fagus sylvatica L.) and 20 ashes (Fraxinus excelsior L.) allowed tracing the fate of assimilated C and N in trees and soils in an unmanaged forest system in the Hainich National Park (Germany). Leaf, stem, root, and soil samples as well as microbial biomass were analyzed to quantify the allocation of 13 C and 15 N for 60 d after labeling and along spatial gradients in the soil with increasing distance from the stem. For trees of similar heights ( 4 m), beech (20%) assimilated twice as much as ash (9%) of the applied 13 CO 2 , but beech and ash incorporated similar 15 N amounts (45%) into leaves. The photosynthates were transported belowground through the phloem more rapidly in beech than in ash. Ash preferentially accumulated 15 N and 13 C in the roots. In contrast, beech released more of this initially assimilated 13 C (2.0% relative 13 C allocation) and 15 N (0.1% relative 15 N allocation) via rhizodeposition into the soil than ash (0.2% relative 13 C, 0.04% relative 15 N allocation), which was also subsequently recovered in microbial biomass. These results on C and N partitioning contribute to an improved understanding of the effects of European beech and ash on the C and N cycles in deciduous broad-leaved forest. Differences in C and N allocation patterns between ash and beech are one mechanism of niche differentiation in forests containing both species.

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“…Trees like beech accumulate more C org in the forest floor and less C org in the mineral soil compared to ash (Langenbruch et al, 2012). This property of beech was mainly attributed to the high C:N and lignin:N ratio in litter, which slows decomposition (Guckland et al, 2009;Kooijman and Cammeraat, 2010).…”

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Allocation and dynamics of C and N within plant–soil system of ash and beech

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Flessa

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J. Plant Nutr. Soil Sci.

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“…At the Michigan sites, Davis [20] found litter N concentrations in black ash to be greater than non-ash (i.e., red maple and yellow birch) species. Other studies have also found high concentrations of N in ash litter, leading to high turnover rates of ash litter and greater soil N availability compared to non-ash species [21,22]. Nisbet et al [23] considered the reduction of ecosystem N following EAB invasion of ash riparian forests and speculated that (1) the terrestrial ecosystem could have dramatic changes in net primary production and species composition, and (2) lower amounts of N transport to streams could have cascading effects up the streams' trophic levels and lead to a lowering of stream productivity.…”

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Review of Ecosystem Level Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer on Black Ash Wetlands: What Does the Future Hold?

Kolka

D’Amato

Wagenbrenner

et al. 2018

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Abstract:The emerald ash borer (EAB) is rapidly spreading throughout eastern North America and devastating ecosystems where ash is a component tree. This rapid and sustained loss of ash trees has already resulted in ecological impacts on both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and is projected to be even more severe as EAB invades black ash-dominated wetlands of the western Great Lakes region. Using two companion studies that are simulating short-and long-term EAB infestations and what is known from the literature, we synthesize our current limited understanding and predict anticipated future impacts of EAB on black ash wetlands. A key response to the die-back of mature black ash will be higher water tables and the potential for flooding and resulting changes to both the vegetation and animal communities. Although seedling planting studies have shown some possible replacement species, little is known about how the removal of black ash from the canopy will affect non-ash species growth and regeneration. Because black ash litter is relatively high in nitrogen, it is expected that there will be important changes in nutrient and carbon cycling and subsequent rates of productivity and decomposition. Changes in hydrology and nutrient and carbon cycling will have cascading effects on the biological community which have been scarcely studied. Research to address these important gaps is currently underway and should lead to alternatives to mitigate the effects of EAB on black ash wetland forests and develop management options pre-and post-EAB invasion.

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“…Its leaves are rich in mineral elements, and their fast decomposition has a positive and significant impact on the quality of the soil nutrient status, especially in nutrient-poor sites [18,19,35,99]. In comparison with Fagus, Tilia litter has lower C/N and lignin/N ratios, which makes decomposition faster, and contains more base cations [100]. Litter in a Tilia stand has a higher pH, base saturation, and nutrient stock than that in a Fagus stand [101].…”

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A Review of the Characteristics of Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata Mill.) and Their Implications for Silviculture in a Changing Climate

Jaegere

Hein

Claessens

2016

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Tilia cordata Mill. is a minor European broadleaved species with a wide but scattered distribution. Given its scarcity and low value in the wood market, it has received little attention from researchers and forest managers. This review summarizes the main aspects of T. cordata ecology and growth. Its main limiting factor is its need for warm summer temperatures to ensure successful seed production. It has a height growth pattern relatively similar to that of Acer pseudoplatanus L., with a slight delay in the early stages. Yield tables report great productivity, especially in eastern Europe. T. cordata used to be a major species in Europe, in contrast to its present distribution, but it is very likely to receive renewed interest in the future. Indeed, with the potential change of competition between species in some regions and the need for important diversification in others, T. cordata may play an important role in forest adaptation to climate change, especially owing to its wide ecological tolerance and its numerous ecosystem services. It is necessary to increase our knowledge about its regeneration and its responses to environmental and silvicultural factors, to establish clear management recommendations.

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Effects of beech (Fagus sylvatica), ash (Fraxinus excelsior) and lime (Tilia spec.) on soil chemical properties in a mixed deciduous forest

Abstract: Aims We aimed to determine the influence of the distribution of different broadleaved tree species on soil chemical properties in a mature deciduous forest in Central Germany.

Cited by 141 publications

References 53 publications

Allocation and dynamics of C and N within plant–soil system of ash and beech

Allocation and dynamics of C and N within plant–soil system of ash and beech

Review of Ecosystem Level Impacts of Emerald Ash Borer on Black Ash Wetlands: What Does the Future Hold?

A Review of the Characteristics of Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata Mill.) and Their Implications for Silviculture in a Changing Climate

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