The restoration effects of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L) plantation on surface soil properties and carbon sequestration on lower hillslopes in the semi-humid region of Coruh Drainage Basin in Turkey

Yüksek, Turan

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“…According to previous studies (Vitousek & Walker 1989, Pereira et al 2011, Fterich et al 2014, our findings confirm that the nitrogen-fixing black locust tree may contribute to the soil Cmic and Nmic pools, improving the rates of carbon and nitrogen cycling and their availability. Moreover, previous studies reported that black locust could be largely ameliorative by promoting the amount and availability of N in the soil (Tateno et al 2007, Qiu et al 2010, Yüksek 2012, improving the quality and structure of soil, and increasing root biomass and soil organic C sequestration (Ussiri et al 2006, Yüksek 2012, thus ameliorating the biological properties of soils , Wang et al 2012. Furthermore, some authors argued that the microbial dynamic pool is attached to the organic residues that supply available C and nitrogen contents in the soil (Wardle 1992, Araujo et al 2010.…”

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“…Although many studies has been conducted on the influences of black locust on soil physicochemical and nutritional properties (Danso et al 1995, Tateno et al 2007, Wang et al 2012, Zhao et al 2013, the reclamation of soil properties by black locust is still not well understood (Keskin & Makineci 2009, Yüksek 2012, especially in terms of microbial biomass and activity.…”

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“…This tree species is characterized by an extensive root system (Zhou & Shangguan 2005) nodulated by diverse nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium communities, providing the host with an advantage over native species on poor soils, and increasing thoroughly the soil nitrogen content (Noh et al 2010, Qiu et al 2010, Cierjacks et al 2013). For these reasons, black locust is presumed to be a favorable tree species for soil reclamation and regeneration of disturbed sites, such as roadsides and former mine sites.Although many studies has been conducted on the influences of black locust on soil physicochemical and nutritional properties (Danso et al 1995, Tateno et al 2007, Wang et al 2012, Zhao et al 2013, the reclamation of soil properties by black locust is still not well understood (Keskin & Makineci 2009, Yüksek 2012, especially in terms of microbial biomass and activity.The purpose of the study was to investigate ), likely due to difficulties in the utilization of organic substrates by the microbial community. In addition, the correlation between the qCO2 and Cmic/Corg percentages was negative (r = -0.586, P < 0.01) in both sites.…”

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Influences of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) afforestation on soil microbial biomass and activity

Bolat¹,

Kara²,

Şensoy³

et al. 2016

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© iForest -Biogeosciences and Forestry IntroductionSoil health and quality may be successfully monitored through the use of two microbial indexes: (i) the microbial biomass, which is defined by the living component of soil organic matter, excluding the macrofauna and plant roots; and (ii) soil microbial respiration (basal respiration), which is described by the respiration without the addition of an organic substrate to soil (Jenkinson & Ladd 1981, Alef 1995, Sparling 1997. The microbial biomass is small and labile as compared with other ecosystem components; however, because of its key role in the mineralization of nutrients such as C, N, P and S, it is considered a reliable indicator of changes in soil characteristics (Jenkinson & Ladd 1981, Powlson et al. 1987, Balota et al. 2003. Balota et al. (2013) report that changes in the microbial properties of soil may lead to important changes in soil quality, thus affecting nutrient cycling and plant development. Haris (2003) clearly affirmed that the microbial community serves as an indicator of the re-establishment of connections between ecological functions of the biota in disturbed ecosystems. Despite the large variations in mineralogy, soil texture and land use type, extreme environments usually show low organic matter and very low microbial biomass contents, which indicate poor soil quality and limited site productivity (Sparling 1997, Guénon et al. 2013.Soil basal respiration is a well-established parameter to be measured through the decomposition process, and it is defined as the overall activity or energy spent by the indigenous microbial pool (Anderson & Domsch 1990, Sparling 1997. Insam et al. (1991) argued that soil basal respiration reflects the availability of slow-flowing C for microbial permanence and is a measure of basic turnover rates in soil.Robinia pesudoacacia L. (black locust or false acacia) is a deciduous, broad-leaved, light-demanding, medium-sized pioneer tree ranging in height 20-25 m. Black locust is regarded as an invasive, non-indigenous species in many parts of Europe, such as Germany, Italy and Turkey (Ansin & Özkan 1997, Cierjacks et al. 2013. It is well-adapted to grow on different types of soil and environmetal conditions, though it avoids compacted or wet soils. Indeed, its demand for aerated soil is the reason why black locust can be primarily found in disturbed sites from poor to fertile soils (Sabo 2000, Cierjacks et al. 2013. Black locust shows a rapid growth and adaptability, for it has been utilized for soil conservation or fuel wood, as well as for early reforestation of barren soils at disturbed sites (Landgraf et al. 2005, Keskin & Makineci 2009, Noh et al. 2010). However, in Turkey it has been long cultivated as an ornamental plant and it can be currently found in schoolyards, roadsides or other marginal lands (Ansin & Özkan 1997). This tree species is characterized by an extensive root system (Zhou & Shangguan 2005) nodulated by diverse nitrogen-fixing Rhizobium communities, providing the host with an advantage over na...

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Influences of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) afforestation on soil microbial biomass and activity

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“…R. pseudoacacia is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing tree (Koretsune et al 2009) with high water use efficiency, drought tolerance, and remarkable growth in semi-arid environments. R. pseudoacacia can greatly enhance plant nitrogen content and nitrogen availability, root biomass, soil available phosphorous, soil structure and quality, and soil organic carbon sequestration potential (Yüksek 2012). In addition, the woody biomass yield of R. pseudoacacia is the highest among that of several important tree species (Gruenewald et al 2007).…”

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Carbon sequestration of mature black locust stands on the Loess Plateau, China

Wang

Bai

et al. 2015

PLANT SOIL ENVIRON

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In Northwestern China, the carbon fixing capacity of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) has been questioned because of its slow growth following the return of unproductive farmland to forest. To explore the effects of stand age on the carbon sequestration potential of R. pseudoacacia in a semi-arid, ecologically fragile area, parameters related to carbon fixation were investigated in plots of three stand ages (5, 10, and 25 years). Each plot was divided into four subsystems: R. pseudoacacia, understory vegetation, litter, and soil, and the carbon stored capacity of each subsystem was estimated. The organic carbon density of R. pseudoacacia, understory vegetation, and litter ranged from 3.4-16.8% and increased gradually with increasing stand age. Soil organic carbon increased with increasing stand age and accounted for 83.2-96.6% of the total carbon stored. Soil CaCO 3 content also increased with increasing soil depth and stand age. Because total plant and soil carbon storage increased with increasing age of R. pseudoacacia stands, the 25-year-old R. pseudoacacia community had the highest carbon fixation capacity, which was substantial even in this arid region. 116Vol. 61, 2015, No. 3: 116-121 Plant Soil Environ.doi: 10.17221/931/2014-PSE Premature senescence in R. pseudoacacia resulting from severe soil moisture deficit is of particular concern, as this species is the most widely used for afforestation. In addition, there are few data on the relationship between carbon fixation and stand age or on the carbon fixation capacity of man-made forests in the Loess Plateau. In this study, R. pseudoacacia plots in stands of three ages (5, 10, and 25 years) were selected in the Zhifanggou valley and each plot was divided into four subsystems: R. pseudoacacia, understory vegetation, litter, and soil. Our aim was to compare carbon storage in the plots and to estimate the carbon fixation capacity of R. pseudoacacia forests that were established on retired farmland. We also examined how carbon sequestration in R. pseudoacacia forests on arid retired farmland varies with stand age. MATERIAL AND METHODSStudy site. The study was conducted in the Zhifanggou valley (36°43'34''N, 109°15'28''E) in the Ansai county, Shaanxi province, in the Loess Plateau hinterland, China. Mean annual temperature and precipitation are 9.4°C and 465.2 mm, respectively. R. pseudoacacia was planted as the major forest type on gently sloped retired farmland in 1984, 1999, and 2004.Biomass measurement. Plots with the same aspect and slope containing 5, 10, and 25-yearold R. pseudoacacia trees were selected for biomass investigation. Each plot contained a grid of R. pseudoacacia with 21 columns and 24 rows. The columns and rows were spaced 3 m apart; tree density was 0.145 individuals/m 2 . In each plot, three 10 m × 10 m quadrats were established, and the height and diameter at breast height (DBH) of each R. pseudoacacia tree was recorded and used to calculate average DBH and tree height. These averages were used to calculate R. pseudoacacia ...

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“…Recently, a considerable number of complex surveys has been conducted on forest stand bioproductivity with separate biomass components and values of carbon allocated in forest plantations within different climatic and edaphic zones worldwide (Yakymenko et al 2001;Dolman et al 2002;Balboa-Murias et al 2006;Pietrzykowski, Socha 2011;Yüksek 2012;Paul et al 2013;Verkerk et al 2014;Williams et al 2016).…”

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Energy potential of main forest-forming species of stands in the Northern Steppe, Ukraine

Viktoriia¹,

Svitlana²,

Gritsan³

2018

J. For. Sci.

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Lovynska V., Sytnyk S., Gritsan Y. (2018): Energy potential of main forest-forming species of stands in the Northern Steppe, Ukraine. J. For. Sci., 64: 25-32.The study evaluated the energy potential of Scots pine and black locust stands within the Northern Steppe of Ukraine, in forest plantations subordinated to the State Agency of Forest Resources (Ukraine). This study defined general values of aboveground biomass components per age-class structure in the forest stands. Allocated carbon was calculated using the biomass components by age groups as follows: stem, branches and leaves (needles). Contribution of different age groups to carbon allocation was investigated. A key role of stem wood in the process of carbon allocation in the forest stands was shown. It was found that the maximum carbon budget was accumulated in stands of both forest-forming species aged 41-60 years. The models are made on a dependence of carbon allocation in the different components of aboveground biomass by age. Results of energy content in the aboveground biomass were presented in Scots pine and black locust stands within the surveyed area. The study has shown that the energy potential of carbon accumulated in the biomass of Scots pine stands amounted to 40.31 PJ, and that of black locust stands was 32.04 PJ. Development of forest ecosystems in the Steppe zone of Ukraine can result in the optimization of abiotic conditions on a local level under the influence of the global climate changes.

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The restoration effects of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L) plantation on surface soil properties and carbon sequestration on lower hillslopes in the semi-humid region of Coruh Drainage Basin in Turkey

Cited by 37 publications

References 28 publications

Influences of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) afforestation on soil microbial biomass and activity

Influences of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) afforestation on soil microbial biomass and activity

Carbon sequestration of mature black locust stands on the Loess Plateau, China

Energy potential of main forest-forming species of stands in the Northern Steppe, Ukraine

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