Belowground phytomass and production in the beech ecosystem Calamintho grandiflorae-Fagetum in Mavrovo National Park. IV. Belowground phytomass and production of herb layer

Authors

  • Slavčo Hristovski Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences 91000 Skopje, Macedonia
  • Ljupčo Melovski Institute of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences 91000 Skopje, Macedonia
  • Marjana Šušlevska Farmahem, Skopje
  • Ljupčo Grupče Macedonian Ecological Society, Vladimir Nazor 10, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia

Keywords:

beech (Fagus sylvatica), forest ecosystem, belowground phytomass, herb layer

Abstract

Belowground phytomass and production of the herb species (the herb layer) in the beech ecosystem Calamintho grandiflorae-Fagetum in Mavrovo National Park is analyzed. Belowground phytomass in the herb layer was low (16,6 kg·ha-1). Species with highest percentual participation were Dentaria bulbifera, Pteridium aquilinum and Anemone nemorosa. R/S ratio varied between 0.11 and 5.08 Annual production was assessed at ~6.4 kg·ha-1·y-1.

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Published

2009-12-31

How to Cite

Hristovski, S. ., Melovski, L., Šušlevska, M., & Grupče, L. (2009). Belowground phytomass and production in the beech ecosystem Calamintho grandiflorae-Fagetum in Mavrovo National Park. IV. Belowground phytomass and production of herb layer. Macedonian Journal of Ecology and Environment, 12(1-2), 3–8. Retrieved from http://mjee.org.mk/index.php/mjee/article/view/86