Journal article
Stemflow as a nutrient source for nikau palm (Rhopalostylis sapida) in a New Zealand forest
Australian Journal of Ecology, Vol.12(1), pp.17-24
1987
Abstract
The hypothesis that stemflow is important in contributing to the nutrient requirements of nikau palm Rhopalostylis sapida individuals is examined. Stemflow directs many times more sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium to the base of the palm than is required for annual net production. There are three sources for nutrients found in stemflow: (1) atmospheric inputs (wet and dry deposition); (2) foliar leaching; and (3) alien litter leaching and decomposition. Sources I and 3 together, representing nutrient input, contribute substantially more nutrients than are required for net annual production in mature individuals.
Details
- Title
- Stemflow as a nutrient source for nikau palm (Rhopalostylis sapida) in a New Zealand forest
- Authors/Creators
- N.J. Enright (Author/Creator) - University of Auckland
- Publication Details
- Australian Journal of Ecology, Vol.12(1), pp.17-24
- Publisher
- Blackwell Publishing
- Identifiers
- 991005545360807891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
- 3.45 Soil Science
- 3.45.888 Nutrient Dynamics
- Web Of Science research areas
- Ecology
- ESI research areas
- Environment/Ecology