Effects of Tree Shelters on the Survival and Growth of Argania spinosa Seedlings in Mediterranean Arid Environment
Joint Authors
Defaa, Chamchelmaarif
Elantry, Salwa
Lahlimi El Alami, Sanae
Achour, Ahmed
El Mousadik, Abdelhamid
Msanda, Fouad
Source
International Journal of Ecology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-11-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The argan tree is endemic species of Morocco.
It occupies an area of more than 8700 km2 and plays essential ecological and economical roles.
In spite of their value, the argan woodlands are subject to rapid and uncontrolled degradation during the last decades, mainly due to overgrazing and systematic collection of argan nuts.
The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of two types of tree shelters on survival and growth of Argania spinosa seedlings planted in the southwest of Morocco in order to improve the results of reforestation programs which usually end by repeated failures.
The experiment was conducted in the Mesguina forest for two growing seasons after transplantation in the field.
After two years, the use of tree shelters significantly increased tree survival and allowed a gain of 20%.
Height growth was positively affected by tree shelters.
The use of tree shelters showed no significant decrease in basal diameter.
In contrast, the height to diameter ratios of sheltered trees were much higher compared to the control.
Thus, the use of the tree shelters could aid the early establishment and growth of Argania spinosa under conditions similar to those of the experiment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Defaa, Chamchelmaarif& Elantry, Salwa& Lahlimi El Alami, Sanae& Achour, Ahmed& El Mousadik, Abdelhamid& Msanda, Fouad. 2015. Effects of Tree Shelters on the Survival and Growth of Argania spinosa Seedlings in Mediterranean Arid Environment. International Journal of Ecology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Defaa, Chamchelmaarif…[et al.]. Effects of Tree Shelters on the Survival and Growth of Argania spinosa Seedlings in Mediterranean Arid Environment. International Journal of Ecology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Defaa, Chamchelmaarif& Elantry, Salwa& Lahlimi El Alami, Sanae& Achour, Ahmed& El Mousadik, Abdelhamid& Msanda, Fouad. Effects of Tree Shelters on the Survival and Growth of Argania spinosa Seedlings in Mediterranean Arid Environment. International Journal of Ecology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1065936