The difference of soil properties between pure and mixed Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) plantations depends on tree species

Zhou, Lai; Sun, Yong; Saeed, Sajjad; Zhang, Bo; Luo, Mi

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01009

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“…Li [15] and Lai [34] showed that different forest types have a significant impact on soil properties, such as soil's physical and chemical properties. Different forest types lead to certain differences in surface litter reserves and their composition, tree root growth and development, and the litter decomposition rate, resulting in different physical properties of the soil of different forest stands [35].…”

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Do Mixed Pinus yunnanensis Plantations Improve Soil’s Physicochemical Properties and Enzyme Activities?

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Many survival and ecological problems have emerged in Pinus yunnanensis pure pine forest plantations that are usually assumed to be solved by creating mixed plantations. On this basis, we determined the physicochemical properties and enzyme activities of three soil layers in pure and three types of mixed P. yunnanensis plantation stands (admixed species: Alnus nepalensis, Celtis tetrandra, and Quercus acutissima) in Southwest China. We used one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s test to analyze the effects of plantation type and depth on the soil’s properties and variations among different depths. Principal component analysis combined with cluster analysis was used to evaluate the soil quality of different forest types comprehensively. The results showed that the stand with a mixing proportion of 2:1 of P. yunnanensis and A. nepalensis, C. tetrandra, and Q. acutissima had higher total porosity, moisture content, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, total phosphorus, sucrase, urease, and catalase enzyme activities than other proportions of mixed forest and P. yunnanensis pine pure forest. In general, the mixed P. yunnanensis plantation could improve the soil quality, especially its chemical properties and enzymes. This study provides a basis for creating a mixed-mode of P. yunnanensis and other tree species that can not only improve the economy of forest land but also enhance the ecological value.

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Do Mixed Pinus yunnanensis Plantations Improve Soil’s Physicochemical Properties and Enzyme Activities?

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“…It is generally believed that the mixed forest is superior to the single stand in terms of productivity, ecological function and stability (Xu et al 2020;Zhou et al 2020). In boreal forests, Shanin et al (2014) showed that the tree species composition in the succession process of different stands depends on the site fertility and the initial proportion of tree species, and in the Betula-Pinus mixed forests, the proportion of Pinus trees increased in the poorer soils and decreased in the fertile ones.…”

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Assessing Community Distribution Characteristics and Succession Stages on Mountainous Areas Hosting Coming Winter Olympics Games

Zhang

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BackgroundThe Yin Mountains located in China within the Chongli Country will be the core area of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. It is necessary to survey the key factors limiting the vegetation communities’ development so as to guide the vegetation restoration after major events in this region.MethodsTwo-way indicator species analysis (TWINSPAN) and market basket analysis (MBA) were used to classify the vegetation communities. Plant community and relationships among environmental variables were assessed through the detrended correspondence (DCA) and canonical correspondence (CCA) analyses.ResultsSoil moisture and organic matter were found the main factors limiting the development of shrub and herb communities. The distribution of different forest communities was mainly affected by geomorphological factors. In middle and high altitude areas, apart of arbor and shrub communities generally showed the process of transformation from the pioneer community to transitional community in the competition.ConclusionWe concluded that providing the basis to understand the environmental factors that restrict the development of vegetation communities in the eastern Yin Mountains and its potential changes after human impacts, in this case, the Winter Olympic Games, could help to more efficient restoration plans.

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“…Last, the model results of Bi et al (2007) suggested that yield decline is caused primarily by a decline in soil fertility, largely as a consequence of slash burning in conjunction with short rotations. Importantly, another study indicated that mixed C. lanceolata plantations could improve the soil quality, especially for chemical properties (Zhou et al, 2020) Regarding growth ring width, C. lanceolata is a rapid growth species, therefore, a study of the molecular mechanisms underlying growth alteration due to vascular cambium activity indicated that various cambium-related molecular activities result in alterations in the growth of C. lanceolata, particularly during the transition from juvenile to mature stages (Xu et al, 2016). Furthermore, the average growth ring width of C. lanceolata was in inverse proportion to the density, modulus of elasticity (MOE), and modulus of rupture (MOR) of the dimension of the lumber (Jiang et al, 2010).…”

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A Review of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook: A Recent Update and Potential Application in Vietnam

2020

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By reviewing worldwide literature, this paper aimed to systematically collate available information about the species Cunninghamia lanceolata. Based on the findings of the review, including the species’ floral characteristics; updated distribution; historical knowledge and heritage; growth and factors influencing its forests; soil nutrition and microbes; carbon storage; wood; and chemicals and essential oils, we have identified issues for consideration regarding the use of this species for big timber production in Vietnam. We propose that it is suitable for a range of applications: for small or large timber plantations, mono/mixed plantations, and agroforestry. If planted at lower altitudes or warmer temperatures, its growth is likely to be improved, but seed production may be less successful. Cultivation of this species for big timber production should be undertaken according to silviculture best practices, ensuring good seed quality, a suitable stand density, and appropriate fertilization thinning strategies, in support of government policies and in accordance with current science and technology.

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The difference of soil properties between pure and mixed Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) plantations depends on tree species

Cited by 28 publications

References 51 publications

Do Mixed Pinus yunnanensis Plantations Improve Soil’s Physicochemical Properties and Enzyme Activities?

Do Mixed Pinus yunnanensis Plantations Improve Soil’s Physicochemical Properties and Enzyme Activities?

Assessing Community Distribution Characteristics and Succession Stages on Mountainous Areas Hosting Coming Winter Olympics Games

A Review of Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook: A Recent Update and Potential Application in Vietnam

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