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Revista de Ciências Agrárias

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MADEIRA, Ana Carla et al. Nutrition evaluation in young Eucalyptus plantation by foliar analysis and non-destructive methods. Rev. de Ciências Agrárias [online]. 2009, vol.32, n.2, pp.139-153. ISSN 0871-018X.

The growth and nutritional state of young Eucalyptus was evaluated by foliar analysis (contents of N, P and photosynthetic pigments) and the SPAD-502 chlorophyll meter. An experimental system was used with different harvest residues management, such as incorporation of residues into the soil (I), removal of residues (R), and distribution of residues on the soil surface (S), with N fertiliser application (IF, RF and SF), and with the leguminous Lupinus seeding (IL and RL). No significant differences in growth were found between the I, R and S. Application of fertiliser increased growth in the SF and IF. Initially, foliar N content was positively affected by the leguminous (RL and IL). After the first fertiliser application, a higher N content was observed in the IF, RF and SF, the differences being reduced in the following applications; a similar trend was observed for extracted pigments and SPAD values. Foliar N contents were correlated (P<0.05) with SPAD values. The management system more efficient regarding tree productivity included incorporation of residues into soil with repeated applications of N fertiliser.

Keywords : Eucalyptus growth; leguminous; nutrition status; soil; SPAD.

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