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Relationships between growth, mineral nutrition, and soils in young teak plantations in Benin and Liberia

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Growth and vigor of trees show considerable variations in young teak plantations in Benin (Vertisols) as well as in Liberia (Ferralsols). Differences in growth are mainly related to topsoil acidity and the foliar Ca-status in Liberia. In Benin, waterlogging (followed by root decay) reduces the Mg-, K- and N-uptake. In addition, growth on the Vertisols is limited by a low KEX/CEC-ratio of usually <1%.

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  1. Institute of Soil Science and Soil Geography, University of Bayreuth, P.O. Box 101251, D-8580, Bayreuth, FRG

    P. Drechsel, S. Schmall & W. Zech

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Drechsel, P., Schmall, S. & Zech, W. Relationships between growth, mineral nutrition, and soils in young teak plantations in Benin and Liberia. Water Air Soil Pollut 54, 651–656 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02385162

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