Evaluating Tree Seedling Survival and Growth in a Bottomland Old-field Site: Implications for Ecological Restoration

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In order to assess the enhancement of seedling survival and growth during drought conditions, five-hundred bare-root seedlings each of Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii Buckl.) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh.) were planted each with four soil amendments at a Wildlife Management Area in Lewisville, Texas. The treatments were a mycorrhizal inoculant, mulch fabric, and two superabsorbent gels (TerraSorb® and DRiWATER®). Survival and growth measurements were assessed periodically for two years. Research was conducted on vegetation, soil, and site history for baseline data. Both superabsorbent gels gave significant results for Shumard oak survival, and one increased green ash diameter. For overall growth, significant results were found among DRiWATER®, mycorrhizae, and mulch treatments.

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Date Of Record Release	2010-05-20 14:40:54
Description	Library Holdings. In order to assess the enhancement of seedling survival and growth during drought conditions, five-hundred bare-root seedlings each of Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii Buckl.) and green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh.) were planted each with four soil amendments at a Wildlife Management Area in Lewisville, Texas. The treatments were a mycorrhizal inoculant, mulch fabric, and two superabsorbent gels (TerraSorb® and DRiWATER®). Survival and growth measurements were assessed periodically for two years. Research was conducted on vegetation, soil, and site history for baseline data. Both superabsorbent gels gave significant results for Shumard oak survival, and one increased green ash diameter. For overall growth, significant results were found among DRiWATER®, mycorrhizae, and mulch treatments.
Classification	Natural Resources Management -- Forests and Forestry
Resource Type	Case Study Publication Book
Format	Text
Subject	Forests and forestry Restoration ecology Trees Drought Bottomland
Source	University of North Texas
Keyword	Ecological restoration, Texas, Bottomland, Bottomland hardwood forest, Wet prairie, Shumard oak, Green ash, Superabsorbent
Selector	Selection Committee
Date Of Record Creation	2010-05-20 14:32:39
Education Level	College College (13 - 14) College (15 - 16)
Date Last Modified	2010-06-05 18:00:09
Creator	Boe, Brian Jeffrey
Language	English

Date Record Checked: 2010-05-20 00:00:00 (W3C-DTF)

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