Unraveling the Effects of Pruning Frequency on Biomass Productivity, Nonstructural Carbohydrates and Nitrogen Fixation Rates of <i>Sesbania sesban</i>

Unraveling the Effects of Pruning Frequency on Biomass Productivity, Nonstructural Carbohydrates and Nitrogen Fixation Rates of <i>Sesbania sesban</i>

Tree pruning is a management tool in agroforestry systems for reducing shade, enhancing nutrient cycling or providing fodder. However, little information is available on the effect of pruning management on plant growth, nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) levels in the roots and N<sub>2</sub&g...

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Main Authors: Thabo I. Makhubedu, Brigid A. Letty, Paramu L. Mafongoya, Peter F. Scogings
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
biomass
pruning frequency
<i>Sesbania sesban</i>
<sup>15</sup>N natural abundance
N<sub>2</sub> fixation
Ndfa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/13/12/2035

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