Effect of Bentonite on the Early Growth Characteristics of Teak Seedlings Planted in Sandy Soil in Northeast Thailand—A Pilot Study

The growth of teak (<i>Tectona grandis</i> L. f.) seedlings in sandy soil in northeast Thailand is suppressed by infertility and drought stress. In a preliminary field pot experiment, we confirmed that bentonite was useful for increasing soil water availability. To monitor early growth c...

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Main Authors: Masazumi Kayama, Suchat Nimpila, Sutjaporn Hongthong, Reiji Yoneda, Woraphun Himmapan, Iwao Noda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/12/1/26