L. Bollmark et al., Seasonal dynamics and effects of nitrogen supply rate on nitrogen and carbohydrate reserves in cutting-derived Salix viminalis plants, CAN J FORES, 29(1), 1999, pp. 85-94
Citations number
73
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FOREST RESEARCH-REVUE CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE FORESTIERE
Nutrient storage is an important aspect of resprouting potential and produc
tion of Salix viminalis L., a pioneer species used for biomass production i
n Sweden. Seasonal dynamics of nitrogen (N), protein, soluble carbohydrates
, starch, and lipids were studied in roots, cuttings, stems, and leaves dur
ing a full growth cycle induced by varying photoperiod and temperature in a
growth chamber. Nitrogen was supplied at two rates. Both season and N avai
lability significantly affected storage of N and carbohydrates. Reserves pe
aked in dormancy, and plants grown at a higher N availability were able to
build up larger N reserves, whereas carbohydrate reserves were similar in t
he two N treatments. All perennial plant organs functioned as storage sites
for N. Roots were prominent in carbohydrate storage, in good agreement wit
h the notion of a pioneer species adapted to recurring disturbance by a pro
nounced resprouting capacity. Roots differed from aboveground plant parts i
n their exceptionally high starch levels, and in that N storage in roots to
a greater extent involved nonprotein compounds. Triglycerides contributed
to carbon storage in aerial plant parts but not in roots. Our results sugge
st that an increased N supply enhance both the accumulation of nutrient res
erves and early season growth.