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Competition for Light, Soil Moisture and Nutrients during Ladino Clover Establishment in Orchardgrass Sod 1
Author(s) -
Wilkinson S. R.,
Gross C. F.
Publication year - 1964
Publication title -
agronomy journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1435-0645
pISSN - 0002-1962
DOI - 10.2134/agronj1964.00021962005600040006x
Subject(s) - agronomy , shading , moisture stress , competition (biology) , moisture , nutrient , dactylis glomerata , greenhouse , dry matter , environmental science , water content , soil water , biology , poaceae , chemistry , ecology , soil science , art , geotechnical engineering , organic chemistry , visual arts , engineering
Synopsis Light and moisture appear to be critical factors in the establishment of ladino clover seedlings in a well‐fertilized orchardgrass sod. Good establishment was obtained in greenhouse cultures provided with high soil moisture and special techniques to prevent shading by the orchardgrass. Root competition reduced clover dry matter production approximately one‐half. The cause of this growth suppression was not defined, but was suggested to be primarily plant moisture stress.