Magnesium Deficiency in Forest Ecosystems

by Reinhard F. Huttl (Editor), Wolfgang W. Schaaf (Editor)

Overview

The importance of magnesium in the element cycling of forest ecosystems has only been fully recognized since the widespread symptoms of forest magnesium deficiency were identified to be a major component in the damage phenomena. The intensive research during the last 15 years revealed not only interesting details on the role of magnesium as a nutrient in forest ecosystems, but led also to a more comprehensive understanding of these ecosystems themselves and their functioning.
This book tries to summarize the knowledge of magnesium and its role in forest ecosystems gathered from recent studies as well as from historical experiences and findings.
The results of these studies in most cases point to the activity of man and his influence on the ecosphere. Therefore, when we understand the processes and effects described in this book, perhaps we can learn not only about a single nutrient like magnesium and forest ecosystems but also about ourselves.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780792342205
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	06/28/1997
Series:	Nutrients in Ecosystems Series , #1
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.88(d)

Table of Contents

1. Introduction; R.F. Hüttl, W. Schaaf. 2. Visual Mg-Deficiency Symptoms (Coniferous, Deciduous Trees) and Threshold Values (Foliar, Soil); P. Ende, F.H. Evers. 3. Temporal and Spatial Development of Mg Deficiency in Forest Stands in Europe, North America, New Zealand; G. Landmann, et al. 4.1 Biogeochemistry of Mg in Forest Ecosystems; K.H. Feger. 4.2. Tree Physiology; S. Slovik. 4.3. Influence of Magnesium Supply on Tree Growth; K. Makkonen-Spieker, H. Spiecker. 5. Causes of Magnesium Deficiency in Forest Ecosystems; K. Katzensteiner, G. Glatzel. 6.1 Soil Chemistry; S. Augustin, et al. 6.2. Tree Nutrition; M. Kaupenjohann. 6.3. Structural Aspects of Mg-Deficiency; S. Fink. 6.4. Fine Root Development; S. Raspe. 7. Evaluation of Different Mg Fertilization Strategies; W. Schaaf. 8. Concluding Remarks; R.F. Hüttl.

Editorial Reviews

Begins a series intended to bridge the gap between generalized textbook knowledge and specific research papers published in the journals of the various disciplines concerned with ecology. Summarizes the knowledge gained only over the past 15 years on the role of magnesium in forest nutrition and effect of its deficiency in high-elevation forests, including many types of damage that had been assumed caused by air pollution. Among the topics are visual symptoms and threshold values; temporal and spatial deficiency in Europe, North America and New Zealand; tree physiology; the influence of magnesium supply on tree growth; soil chemistry; fine-root development; and evaluating different magnesium fertilizer strategies. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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