Effects of Soil Type and Compaction on the Growth of Ailanthus altissima Seedlings

Pan, Elizabeth; Bassuk, Nina L.

doi:10.24266/0738-2898-3.4.158

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“…A bulk density of 1.60 g cm -3 would be limiting in a clay loam, but not in a sandy loam (Foth 1990). Summary tables (Jones 1983;Daddow and Warrington 1983; NRCS Soil Quality Institute 2000 (Table 1) are consistent with reports of root restriction in individual tree species (Minore et al 1969;Chiapperini and Donnelly 1978;Webster 1978;Zisa et al 1980;Heilman 1981;Tworoski et al 1983;Alberty et al 1984;Pan and Bassuk 1985;Simmons and Pope 1985;Reisinger et al 1988;Watson and Kelsey 2006).…”

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The Management of Tree Root Systems in Urban and Suburban Settings: A Review of Soil Influence on Root Growth

Watson¹,

Hewitt²,

Custic³

et al. 2014

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The physical, chemical, and biological constraints of urban soils often pose limitations for the growth of tree roots. An understanding of the interrelationships of soil properties is important for proper management. As a result of the interdependence of soil properties, the status of one soil factor can have an effect on all others. Preventing soil damage is most effective and preferred. Cultural practices, such as cultivation and mulching, can be effective in improving soil properties. Soil additives, such as biostimulant products, have not proven to be consistently effective through research. The management challenge is to provide an urban environment that functions like the natural environment.

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The Management of Tree Root Systems in Urban and Suburban Settings: A Review of Soil Influence on Root Growth

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Hewitt²,

Custic³

et al. 2014

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“…Data from this experiment showed how shoot diameter was affected by soil type and level of compaction, especially for the trumpet bush species. Pan and Bassuk (1985) found soil compaction limits growth, shoot diameter, and shoot dry weight. This occurs because of reduction in root growth in limited volumes of soil, reducing the water holding capacity.…”

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“…Zisa et al (1980) found that depth of root penetration for Pinus nigra in sandy loam soil was reduced at a bulk density of 1.6 g/cm 3 , but at 1.4 g/cm 3 Pinus nigra were severely restricted in silt loam soils. For Ailanthus altisima the root growth and penetration in sandy loam was significantly restricted at a bulk density of 1.64 g/cm 3 , with similar restriction in sandy soil at 1.7 g/cm 3 (Pan and Bassuk 1985).…”

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Soil Compaction Effects on the Establishment of Three Tropical Tree Species

Tirado-Corbalá¹,

Slater²

2010

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Tree seedlings planted in containers along sidewalks in urban environments show restricted growth and development over time. This is the result of limited soil volume and soil compaction that hampers nutrient availability and water movement. Using tree species commonly used in urban forestry in Puerto Rico, this study was conducted to determine their growth response when planted in compacted soils. Seedlings of three ornamental tropical tree species, trumpet bush [Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth], bottle brush [Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels], and pink trumpet (Tabebuia rosea dc.) were transplanted into pots of sandy clay loam or clay soils at three levels of compaction: control (no compaction), 1.2 g/cm3 and 1.4 g/cm3 bulk density, respectively. Plant height, shoot diameter, leaf number and color, foliar area, and root, shoot, and leaf dry weights were measured on two plants every two months for six months. All species exhibited better growth in sandy clay loam at 1.2 g/cm3; after six months, all species showed a reduced root-shoot ratio. When planted in clay at 1.4 g/cm3, all trumpet bush seedlings died within two months. No leaf color differences were observed between species at different compaction levels. Bottle brush showed less growth suppression by increasing compaction level in both soils.

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“…Alberty et al (1984) assessed a variety of urban and suburban sites and found bulk densities ranging from 1.40 to 1.65 g•cm -3 . These compaction levels were shown to limit biomass growth for various species; however, plant responses varied by species, intensity of compaction, soil water content, and soil textural types (Alberty et al 1984;Pan and Bassuk 1985;Day and Bassuk 1994;Day et al 2000). Low water and oxygen diffusion rates, reduction in saturated hydraulic conductivity, and reduction in infiltration and percolation rate of water characterize highly compacted soils (Boone and Veen 1994).…”

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Response of Eight Maple Cultivars (Acer spp.) to Soil Compaction and Effects of Two Rates of Pre-plant Nitrogen on Tree Establishment and Aboveground Growth

Fair¹,

Metzger²,

Vent³

2012

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This study assessed soil compaction effects on aboveground growth of maple cultivars, and compared two nitrogen rates applied pre-planting for their influence on establishment and growth of trees planted into compacted soils. Eight commonly used maple cultivars of Acer rubrum and Acer × freemanii were evaluated. During container production, plants received either 25 or 100 mg·L-1 nitrogen through fertigation twice per day. Trees were planted into non-compacted field plots with a mean bulk density of 1.40 g·cm-3, or into compacted plots with a mean bulk density of 1.60 g·cm-3. In 2002, researchers randomly selected half of the compacted plots and applied an additional soil treatment. At the completion of this treatment, mean bulk density was 1.55 g·cm-3. Trees growing in higher density soils had significantly smaller aboveground biomass measures (P < 0.05), than those growing in non-compacted plots. There was a significant difference between cultivars (P < 0.0001); for example, ‘Celzam’ and ‘Fairview Flame’ had greater aboveground biomass values than other cultivars when grown in compacted soils, but compaction still affected growth. The 100 mg·L-1 nitrogen rate increased leaf dry weight and area, but did not impact height and caliper growth or stem dry weight.

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Effects of Soil Type and Compaction on the Growth of Ailanthus altissima Seedlings

Cited by 36 publications

References 4 publications

The Management of Tree Root Systems in Urban and Suburban Settings: A Review of Soil Influence on Root Growth

The Management of Tree Root Systems in Urban and Suburban Settings: A Review of Soil Influence on Root Growth

Soil Compaction Effects on the Establishment of Three Tropical Tree Species

Response of Eight Maple Cultivars (Acer spp.) to Soil Compaction and Effects of Two Rates of Pre-plant Nitrogen on Tree Establishment and Aboveground Growth

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