Influences of some physiographical factors and features of Persian oak (Quercus brantii var. persica) on fine root biomass (Case study: forest of Hashtad-Pahlu, Lorestan)

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1 Associate professor, Department of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, I. R. Iran

2 M.Sc. of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, I. R. Iran

3 Ph.D. Candidate of Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, I. R. Iran

Abstract

The objective of the present research was to study the effect of some physiographical factors (Aspect, slope, elevation) and features of Persian oak (Quercus brantii Var. persica( including height, DBH and crown diameter on fine root biomass in Hashtad- Pahlu forest, Lorestan. For this purpose, fine roots of oak trees were sampled randomly at   soil depths of 0-15 and 15-30cm in north and south positions under canopy of trees, then the amount of biomass and carbon were measured in laboratory. Analysis of variance and independent t test results showed that aspect and altitude had influences on fine root biomass so the highest amount was observed in the west aspect and the altitude of 1670-1870 m a.s.l )p<0.01(. The slope factor had no effect on the root biomass of trees in the site, as well Pearson’s correlation indicated that with increasing height and DBH of trees, biomass and carbon content were decreased )p<0.05(.

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Forest Research and Development
Volume 5, Issue 1
June 2019
Pages 125-135

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