J. For. Sci., 2002, 48(12):549-564 | DOI: 10.17221/11922-JFS

Root biomass of beech as a factor influencing the wind tree stabilityOriginal Paper

J. Kodrík, M. Kodrík
1 Technical University, Faculty of Forestry, Zvolen, Slovak Republic
2 Institute of Forest Ecology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Zvolen, Slovak Republic

Beech is, thanks to its root system, in general considered to be a wind-resistant woody plant species. Nevertheless, the research on beech root systems has revealed that it is not possible to mechanically divide the woody plants into deep rooted and shallow rooted, because their root systems are modified according to various stand conditions. The root system shape, growth and development are mostly influenced by soil conditions and groundwater level. In the case of a high groundwater level beech root systems do not form tap roots and the lateral roots are rather thin and weak. Important factor for the tree static stability is number of roots with diameter 3-10 cm. The most important for the tree stability are roots with diameter over 10 cm. Wood-destroying fungi have strong negative impact on tree static stability. There are differences between beech below-ground biomass growing in soils rich in nutrients and poor in nutrients. The total below-ground biomass of the beech stands poor in nutrients is higher.

Keywords: European beech; root systems; wind tree stability; belowground biomass

Published: December 31, 2002  Show citation

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