Thinning effects on biomass and element concentrations of roots in adjacent hornbeam and oak stands in Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract Background Thinning is a commonly used treatment in forest management which affects the tree root systems. The effects of thinning on element concentrations and seasonal change of roots were evaluated in adjacent oak (Quercus frainetto Ten.) and hornbeam (Carpinus betulus L.) stands accordi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Forest Ecosystems |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40663-020-00279-4 |