Abstract:
Samples of irrigation water and soil from the nursery beds were analysed for ascertaining the causes of high rate of mortality of Morus spp. and Dalbergia sissoo seedlings in Kalar Kahar Forest nursery, Jhelum Forest Division. The water had permissible limits of soluble salt content. The soil was, however, distinctly alkaline (pH8.4 to 8.8) Presence of unusual high content of lime was suspected to be responsible for causing deficiency of P and other available nutrients. Applications of ammonium sulphate and superphosphate are suggested to improve soil reactions and availability of common plant nutrients.
Page(s):
393-397
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Forestry, Volume: 23, Issue: 4, Year: 1973