Survival of Tree Species in Ecological Conditions of Solonjec
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Abstract
The results of survival assessment of examined tree species in ecological conditions of solonjec are presented in this work. The experiment in field conditions is set in mid January 2014, on two sites, differing by position in microrelief, in five repetitions, with seven shrub and tree species: pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.), Turkey oak (Quercus cerris L.), black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus angustifolia Vahl.), Russian olive (Eleagnus angustifolia L.), white mulberry (Morus alba L.) and white poplar (Populus alba L.). The results indicate satisfactory survival of most of examined species within the first growing period, especially of narrow-leaved ash and white poplar, as well as differences in reaction of examined species on differences in sites. The survival of black locust plants was relatively poor (lower then 50%), especially on the lower site. The survival of acorns of Quercus species was low, presumably due to rodents, but Turkey oak made relatively better result and could be proposed for further research. Obtained results of the research are mostly in concordance with the earlier research. However, the final evaluation should be made after the continuous multiannual assessment.
Keywords: selection of species, alkalinized soil, survival