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The Effects of Tree and Stand Traits on the Specific Leaf Area in Managed Scots Pine Forests of Different Ages

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FORESTS
卷 12, 期 4, 页码 -

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MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/f12040396

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SLA; stand density; aboveground biomass; tree social position; foliage

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  1. European Regional Development Fund
  2. Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education [INT-09-0039]
  3. Ministry of Science and Higher Education program Regional Initiative Excellence [005/RID/2018/19]

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The study investigated the relationships between stand structure and the variability of specific leaf area (SLA) in Scots pine stands. Results showed that SLA significantly differed according to crown part and tree age, with mid-aged stands having higher SLA values. However, there was no clear relationship observed between stand density and SLA.
The purpose of this study was to understand the relationships between stand structure (tree size, volume, biomass, social position, stand density) and the variability of specific leaf area (SLA) at the stand level, which could improve forest management modeling. The study was carried out on 100 trees selected from 10 stands of Scots pine located in northwestern Poland. The stands had been established in a similar way and were similarly managed. Five mid-aged (51-60 years) and five mature (81-90 years) pure Scots pine stands were selected. To obtain the SLA index, we used the direct method, which involves scanning ca. 50 needles from each part of the tree crown. The average SLA was from 4.65 to 6.62 m(2)center dot kg(-1) and differed significantly according to the part of the crown measured (p < 0.0001) and the tree age (p < 0.0001). The smallest SLA was in the upper part of the crown and the largest in the lower part of the crown, which is in line with the known relation to the light exposure of needles. Mid-aged stands of Scots pine have higher SLA values than mature ones. Dominant trees in mid-aged stands have a lower SLA than more shaded intermediate ones, which is probably due to the different lighting conditions within the canopy. No clear relationship is observed between the stand density and the SLA.

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