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ArticlePlants (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Temporal Variations in Aboveground Biomass, Nutrient Content, and Ecological Stoichiometry in Young and Middle-Aged Stands of Chinese Fir Forests.

Zhiqiang Li, Can Mao, Qinxiang Wu, Yuanying Peng, Jun Wang, Bin Zhang, Sheng Zhang, Xiaocui Liang, Wende Yan, Xiaoyong Chen

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Zhiqiang LiCollege of Life and Environmental Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
Can MaoCollege of Life and Environmental Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
Qinxiang WuLutou National Station for Scientific Observation and Research of Forest Ecosystem in Hunan Province, Yueyang 410004, China.
Yuanying PengCollege of Arts and Sciences, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2975-1425
Jun WangCollege of Life and Environmental Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
Bin ZhangLutou National Station for Scientific Observation and Research of Forest Ecosystem in Hunan Province, Yueyang 410004, China.
Sheng ZhangCollege of Life and Environmental Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
Xiaocui LiangCollege of Life and Environmental Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5070-1580
Wende YanCollege of Life and Environmental Science, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
Xiaoyong ChenCollege of Arts and Sciences, Governors State University, University Park, IL 60484, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0810-9863

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Abstract

Understanding the ecological dynamics of forest ecosystems, particularly the influence of forest age structure on soil carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P) content, is crucial for effective forest management and conservation. This study aimed to investigate the nutrient storage and ecological stoichiometry across different-aged stands of Chinese fir forests. Soil samples were collected from various depths (0-15 cm, 15-30 cm, and 30-45 cm) across four age groups of Chinese fir forests (8-year-old, 12-year-old, 20-year-old, and 25-year-old) in the Forest Farm, Pingjiang County, China. Soil organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (TN), and total phosphorus (TP) were measured, and their stoichiometries were calculated. The results showed that both individual tree biomass and stand biomass, along with SOC, TN, and TP content, increased with stand age, highlighting the significant importance of stand age on biomass production and nutrient accumulation in forests. Specifically, soil C and P contents significantly increased as the forest aged, while variation in N content was relatively minor. Soil C/N and C/P ratios exhibited variation corresponding to forest age, suggesting alterations in the ecological stoichiometry characteristics of the forests over time. These findings are crucial for understanding the dynamics of ecosystem functioning and nutrient cycling within Chinese fir forests and provide a solid scientific basis for the effective management and conservation of these vital forest ecosystems.

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biomassChinese fir forestecological stoichiometryforest ageproductivitysoil nutrients

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