Effect of fertilization on leaf morphometriccharacteristics of Paulownia elongata S. Y. Hu and Paulownia fortunei Seem. Hemsl. In the second year of growth
Mitrović, Suzana
Veselinović, Milorad
Stajić, Snežana
Poduška, Zoran
Stojanović, Vanja
Momirović, Natalija
Milosavljević, Marija
Abstract: This paper presents the results of an analysis of the effect of fertilization in the second year after planting on the morphological characteristics of Paulownia leaves. The results are continuation of the research and possibility of introduction and adaptation of paulownia to different habitats in Serbia. Obtaining of the results regarding quality of the plant leaves in the second year in relation to different fertilization treatments is significant for the technology of cultivation of this species on determined soil types. The research is carried out on two sites. Experimental fields on sites in Obrenovac and Pambukovica have been established with species Paulownia elongata S. Y. Hu. and Paulownia fortunei Seem. Hemsl.. Collecting of leaf material for the analysis in laboratory conditions was carried out within the experimental fields. Measuring of the following morphometric characteristics of leaves were carried out: leaf area, leaf circumference, leaf blade length, central veine length, leaf width on the widest part of leaf blade, leaf width at 1 cm from the leaf base, petiole length, distance between 3rd and 4th nerve, number of nerves on the left side of the central veine, and number of nerves on the right side of the central veine. The obtained results of morphometric measurings of leaves are statistically processed in the program Statgraphics. Morphometric analysis of leaves shows structural-functional connections, i.e. more detailed indicators of the adaptability of the species. Based on these measuring results it was determined that fertilization in the second year of plant development after planting has a positive effect on the size of leaves of analysed species of paulownia.
engleski
2025
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Keywords: fast-growing species, adaptability of species, plant growth and development, introduction of woody species, soil type.