Fire management and biodiversity enhancement of grassland ecosystem: the use of Gliricidia septum stem cuttings
Issue Date
1998
Abstract
This study was conducted in an Imperata cylindrica and Saccharum spontaneum dominated grassland in Mt. Makiling, Calamba, Laguna to determine the survival of Glincidia sepiun stem cutting following fire. Micro-biophysical changes under the plantation were monitored over a subsequent period of seven years. Gliricidia stem cuttings had 64% and 34% survival rates during the initial sampling immediately following fire, and final sampling seven years after the fire, respectively. Stem size and length of cutting storage did not significantly affect survival rate. The lower survival rate in the final sampling was due to fire treatment imposed one year after establishment. After seven years, vegetation composition and soil fertility had changed considerately.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Environmental Science and Management
ISSN
0119-1144
Volume
1
Issue
1
Page
16-22
Document Type
Article
College
School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Florece, Leonardo M., "Fire management and biodiversity enhancement of grassland ecosystem: the use of Gliricidia septum stem cuttings" (1998). Journal Article. 5295.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5295