Effect Of Mechanical Site Preparation Methods In Growth Of Pinus Brutia Afforestation

Nilufer Yazici

Abstract


Mechanical site preparation by mini excavator (ME) and crawler tractor by ripper (CTR) were compared for seed height and root-collar diameter, and survival in one year Pinus brutia afforestation. CTR had higher seedling height (16.6 cm) and root-collar diameter (3.44 mm), and survival (27%) than ME (15.2 cm and 3.21 mm, and 22%), while the methods were similar (p>0.05) according to results of analysis of variance. Results of analysis of correlation showed statistically significant (p<0.01) and positive relations between seed height and root-collar diameter in both methods. The results had first year data at the areas. New studies could be concluded for future years.

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Diameter, growth, height, plantation, soil

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v34.2.4604

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