Nutrient and Biochemical Composition of Common Tree Leaf Biomass


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Authors

  • Sheeba Rebecca Isaac College of Agriculture, Padannakad, Kasargode 671328, Kerala
  • M. Achuthan Nair College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram 691 522, Kerala, India

Keywords:

Ailanthus triphysa, Anacardium occidentale, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsute, biochemical composition, Mangifera indica, Nutrient composition, Swietenia macrophylfa

Abstract

Evaluation of the resouroe quality of six tree species (leaf biomass, green and fallen) for use as a source of nutrient inputs in agriculture revealed the significant differences in the nutrient and biochemical composition of the leaf materials among species. Green leaves and senescent leaves within each species also differed significantly in their resource quality. The higher nutrient and lower lignin contents in the green leaves revealed that they are better quality materials for decomposition and nutrient source than the fallen senescent litter.

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Submitted

16-07-2020

Published

06-08-2020

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2002)

Section

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How to Cite

Isaac, S. R., & Nair, M. A. (2020). Nutrient and Biochemical Composition of Common Tree Leaf Biomass. Indian Journal of Agroforestry, 4(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJA/article/view/102490