| Influence of ginseng cultivation under larch plantations on plant diversity and soil properties in Liaoning Province, Northeast China | |
| Alternative Title | Influence of ginseng cultivation under larch plantations on plant diversity and soil properties in Liaoning Province, Northeast China |
| Liu Weiwei1; Liu Moucheng1; Li Wenhua1; Zeng Fanshun3; Qu Yi3 | |
| 2016 | |
| Source Publication | JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
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| ISSN | 1672-6316 |
| Volume | 13Issue:9Pages:1598-1608 |
| Abstract | Currently, transforming the mode of forest management and developing multiple forest management practices are actively encouraged in China. As one forest management type, ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has been developed significantly in the east of Liaoning Province. However, research on the influence of the ecological environment for this mode of production is still deficient. Based on this, our study compares the plant diversity and soil properties in the ginseng cultivation under larch plantations (LG) with larch plantations (LP) and natural secondary forests (SF). First, we randomly selected three plots for each of the three stand types which have similar stand characteristics; then, we carried out a plant diversity survey and soil sampling in each of the nine plots. The results show that no significant difference was found in plant diversity between LG and LP, but the evenness of herbs was significantly lower in LG than LP. No obvious changes in soil physical properties were found in LG, but a significant decrease in most of the soil nutrient content was presented in LG. Furthermore, we found a correlation between plant diversity (H') and soil properties in the three kinds of stand types, especially between herbaceous plant diversity and soil properties. We conclude that ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has no obvious effect on plant diversity, except the herbaceous evenness. Soil fertility can be depleted significantly in LG, but physical structures are not affected. Moreover, maintaining the diversity of herbaceous plants and controlling the density of ginseng cultivation in LG by farmers are important for the ecological environment. Based on this study and its good comprehensive benefits and with the support of policy, we think this forest management type should be promoted moderately in the region. |
| Other Abstract | Currently, transforming the mode of forest management and developing multiple forest management practices are actively encouraged in China. As one forest management type, ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has been developed significantly in the east of Liaoning Province. However, research on the influence of the ecological environment for this mode of production is still deficient. Based on this, our study compares the plant diversity and soil properties in the ginseng cultivation under larch plantations (LG) with larch plantations (LP) and natural secondary forests (SF). First, we randomly selected three plots for each of the three stand types which have similar stand characteristics; then, we carried out a plant diversity survey and soil sampling in each of the nine plots. The results show that no significant difference was found in plant diversity between LG and LP, but the evenness of herbs was significantly lower in LG than LP. No obvious changes in soil physical properties were found in LG, but a significant decrease in most of the soil nutrient content was presented in LG. Furthermore, we found a correlation between plant diversity (H') and soil properties in the three kinds of stand types, especially between herbaceous plant diversity and soil properties. We conclude that ginseng cultivation under larch plantations has no obvious effect on plant diversity, except the herbaceous evenness. Soil fertility can be depleted significantly in LG, but physical structures are not affected. Moreover, maintaining the diversity of herbaceous plants and controlling the density of ginseng cultivation in LG by farmers are important for the ecological environment. Based on this study and its good comprehensive benefits and with the support of policy, we think this forest management type should be promoted moderately in the region. |
| Keyword | PHOSPHORUS VEGETATION GRADIENT SAVANNA FOREST SITES Forest management Ginseng cultivation Larch plantations Secondary forests Plant diversity Soil properties Changbai Mountain |
| Indexed By | CSCD |
| Language | 英语 |
| Funding Project | [Chinese Academy of Engineering] |
| CSCD ID | CSCD:5788418 |
| Citation statistics | |
| Document Type | 期刊论文 |
| Identifier | http://ir.imr.ac.cn/handle/321006/156881 |
| Collection | 中国科学院金属研究所 |
| Affiliation | 1.中国科学院 2.中国科学院大学 3.中国科学院金属研究所 |
| Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Liu Weiwei,Liu Moucheng,Li Wenhua,et al. Influence of ginseng cultivation under larch plantations on plant diversity and soil properties in Liaoning Province, Northeast China[J]. JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE,2016,13(9):1598-1608. |
| APA | Liu Weiwei,Liu Moucheng,Li Wenhua,Zeng Fanshun,&Qu Yi.(2016).Influence of ginseng cultivation under larch plantations on plant diversity and soil properties in Liaoning Province, Northeast China.JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE,13(9),1598-1608. |
| MLA | Liu Weiwei,et al."Influence of ginseng cultivation under larch plantations on plant diversity and soil properties in Liaoning Province, Northeast China".JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE 13.9(2016):1598-1608. |
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