Soil organic matter dynamics and nitrogen availability in response to site preparation and management during revegetation in tropical Central Queensland, Australia

Shahla Hosseini Bai; T J Blumfield; Z H Xu; C R Chen; C Wild

doi:10.1007/s11368-011-0466-9

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Soil organic matter dynamics and nitrogen availability in response to site preparation and management during revegetation in tropical Central Queensland, Australia

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Soil organic matter dynamics and nitrogen availability in response to site preparation and management during revegetation in tropical Central Queensland, Australia

Shahla Hosseini Bai, T J Blumfield, Z H Xu, C R Chen and C Wild

Journal of Soils and Sediments, Vol.12(3), pp.386-395

2012

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-011-0466-9

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Abstract

Earth Sciences

Environmental Sciences

Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

herbicide application

revegetation

site management

soil C and N pools

soil organic matter

top soil removal

There is considerable interest in finding a cost-effective method of site preparation that effectively controls weeds during planting and further reduces the need for recurring herbicide applications. In this study, two weed control methods, herbicide and scalping, were examined. Both methods may have implications for soil organic matter (SOM) dynamics and nitrogen (N) which could consequently affect plant survival and vegetation establishment. This study aimed to investigate the dynamics of SOM, carbon (C) and N pools under site manipulation practices and the associated early plant survival and growth in tropical Australia.

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Title: Soil organic matter dynamics and nitrogen availability in response to site preparation and management during revegetation in tropical Central Queensland, Australia
Authors: Shahla Hosseini Bai (Author) - Griffith University
T J Blumfield (Author) - Griffith University
Z H Xu (Author) - Griffith University
C R Chen (Author) - Griffith University
C Wild (Author) - Griffith University
Publication details: Journal of Soils and Sediments, Vol.12(3), pp.386-395
Publisher: Springer
Date published: 2012
DOI: 10.1007/s11368-011-0466-9
ISSN: 1439-0108
Organisation Unit: School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449734202621
Output Type: Journal article

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