Research Article | Published: 01 June 2006

Seasonal variation in concentrations of N, P and K in different components of Bruguiera parviflora (Wight and Arnold) at three growth stages in Malaysia

Mahmood Hossain, Saberi Othman, Misri Kusnan and Japar Sidik Bujang

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 29 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 149-155 | 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-JSNM20 | Cite this article

Abstract

Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents in different components of Bruguiera parviflora were analysed at seedlings, saplings and trees stage during the intermediate (March), dry (July) and wet (November) seasons in Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Malaysia. Leaves and buds of B. parviflora contained higher nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium than the woody components (branches and stems). Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content in different components of B. parviflora seedlings, saplings and trees showed seasonal fluctuation and comparatively high contents were observed during the intermediate seasons (March 02 and 03). Moreover, N, P and K in different components of seedlings, saplings and trees showed positive correlation with their respective concentrations in the soil.

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Hossain, M., Othman, S., Kusnan, M. and Bujang, J.S., 2006. Seasonal variation in concentrations of N, P and K in different components of Bruguiera parviflora (Wight and Arnold) at three growth stages in Malaysia. Indian Journal of Forestry, 29(2), pp.149-155. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2006-JSNM20

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