Tree Growth, Litter Fall And Leaf Litter Decomposition OfCasuraina equisetifoliaBase Agri-Silviculture System

Abstract

Tree growth, litter fall and leaf litter decomposition, nutrient return thought leaf litter and litter decomposition were 12 year old Csuraina equisetifolia plantation. The Tree growth under agri-silvicultural system at the beginning of experiment the observations recorded with respect to certain growth parameters of Casuarina equisetifolia have been shown in Table 1 2012–2013. The maximum tree height (14.59 m) found in tree no 4; Dbh (26.22 cm) and canopy width (4.18 m) were recorded in the same tree number 3. Whereas the maximum canopy length (4.32 m) was found in the tree number 3. In the next year 2013–2014 the observations recorded with respect to certain growth parameters at the end of experiment of Casuarina equisetifolia have been shown in Table 2. and the maximum tree height (17.98 m) found in tree no 2; Dbh (28.92 cm) and canopy width (7.04 m) were recorded in the same tree number 3. Whereas the maximum canopy length (7.61 m) was found in the tree number 3. The maximum litter from litter trap was recorded in (68.33 g) month of February during 2012–2013 and the minimum litter from litter traps was found in (27.98 g) month of September during the year 2013–2014.