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Substrate influences ecophysiological performance of tree seedlings.

Gisela Pröll¹, Peter Hietz², Christina M Delaney³

¹Institute of Forest Ecology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Peter-Jordan-Straße 82, 1190 Vienna, Austria gisela.proell@boku.ac.at.

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|October 9, 2015

Summary

Tree regeneration in mountain forests is hindered by poor soil conditions, especially on dolomite. Nutrient and water availability, along with competing vegetation, critically impact seedling survival and photosynthetic rates.

Keywords:

Folic Histosol Northern Calcareous Alps competition drought foliar nutrient concentrations gas exchange multiple stresses soil types

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Area of Science:

Forest Ecology
Plant Physiology
Soil Science

Background:

Mountain forests on calcareous bedrock face regeneration challenges due to unfavorable soil conditions.
Shallow, rocky dolomite soils restrict water and nutrient availability, compounded by dense understorey vegetation competition.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the ecophysiological mechanisms limiting tree seedling performance on dolomite soils.
To assess the impact of substrate, competing vegetation, and foliar nutrients on key physiological parameters of sycamore, beech, spruce, and larch.

Main Methods:

Controlled pot experiments simulating well-watered and drought-stressed conditions.
Field studies on dolomite substrates with and without competing vegetation.
Measurement of photosynthetic rate (A), stomatal conductance (gs), and leaf water potentials (ψ).

Main Results:

Drought stress significantly reduced stomatal conductance (gs) and leaf water potentials (ψ) in sycamore, spruce, and larch on dolomite with competing vegetation.
Foliar nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) concentrations correlated with photosynthetic rate (A) and gs in sycamore and spruce.
Competing vegetation negatively affected photosynthetic rate (A) and gs in spruce and larch.

Conclusions:

Nitrogen, potassium, and water availability are critical factors for tree seedling success in shallow calcareous soils.
Episodic drought poses a significant risk to natural tree regeneration on these sites, exacerbated by climate change.
Understanding these ecophysiological limitations is vital for effective forest management and conservation strategies.