In this study, some nutrient contents were determined in native Juniper (Juniperus excelsa Bieb.)
fruits picked up from seven points in mountainous areas. Some soil properties in plant growth areas were determined
in 0–20; 20–40 and 40–60 cm soil depths. The relationships between nutrient contents of fruits and soil properties
were determined using statistical analyses. As a result, nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium
(Ca), magnesium (Mg), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn) and cupper (Cu) contents of juniper fruits were varied
between 0.36-0.64%, 0.17-0.21%, 5.02-6.81%, 0.94-1.77%, 1.77-3.81%, 63.57-119.68 ppm, 7.81 -19.41 ppm,
14.14 -19.29 ppm and 18.15-22.03 ppm, respectively. Soil properties can be summarized as loam and clay loam
in texture, light alkaline, moderate in lime content, light saline, and low in organic matter, phosphorus, manganese
and zinc contents. The significant negative relationships were found among N and Ca contents of juniper fruits and
soil salinity (P<0.05). The positive relationships were determined among P and Zn contents of juniper fruits and
soil organic matter (P<0.05).
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Toprak Bilimi ve Bitki Besleme / Soil Science and Plant Nutrition |
Authors | |
Publication Date | June 30, 2012 |
Submission Date | February 24, 2012 |
Acceptance Date | April 6, 2012 |
Published in Issue | Year 2012 Volume: 2 Issue: 2 |