Allelopathic effects by Empetrum hermaphroditum on development and nitrogen uptake by roots and mycorrhizae of Pinus silvestris

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Botany
• Main Authors: Nilsson, Marie-Charlotte, Högberg, Peter, Zackrisson, Olle, Fengyou, Wang
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1993
• Subjects: Melin; Fennoscandian
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/b93-071; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/b93-071

Fennoscandian plant communities dominated by the evergreen dwarf shrub Empetrum hermaphroditum Hagerup appear to have negative effects on forest regeneration. Effects of water extracts of leaves of E. hermaphroditum on the development and nitrogen uptake by roots and mycorrhizae (Paxillus involutus...