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Ahmad A. M. N., . and Philip E., . and Mohd Riza M. K., . and Khairul A. H., . (2009) Soil CO‚‚ efflux from dipterocarps grown in urban areas. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
Planting of forest trees in urban areas is increasingly popular. Dipterocarps like Hopea odorata has long made its way into the urban setting over last decade. It was observed that planting of Dipterocarpus in urban areas inhibited the growth of turf within the drip line of the tree. Hence a study was conducted to understand the reason for the inhibition of turf growth planted under the Dipterocarps trees. Preliminary observation suggests that Dipterocarps planted in the urban areas are noted to inhibit the growth of turf. As the tree grows and root expands the growth of turf is suppressed. Significant difference in soil CO2efflux between the turf and non turf areas was noted in two different urban sites; Mutiara Rini Johore and Bukit 2 Jelutong Shah Alam. The soil CO‚‚ efflux ranged from 3 to 11 mol m s for turf covered area while a range of 3 to 5 mol m s in non turf areas. The values also depended on the species of dipterocarps.
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Abstract
Planting of forest trees in urban areas is increasingly popular. Dipterocarps like Hopea odorata has long made its way into the urban setting over last decade. It was observed that planting of Dipterocarpus in urban areas inhibited the growth of turf within the drip line of the tree. Hence a study was conducted to understand the reason for the inhibition of turf growth planted under the Dipterocarps trees. Preliminary observation suggests that Dipterocarps planted in the urban areas are noted to inhibit the growth of turf. As the tree grows and root expands the growth of turf is suppressed. Significant difference in soil CO2efflux between the turf and non turf areas was noted in two different urban sites; Mutiara Rini Johore and Bukit 2 Jelutong Shah Alam. The soil CO‚‚ efflux ranged from 3 to 11 mol m s for turf covered area while a range of 3 to 5 mol m s in non turf areas. The values also depended on the species of dipterocarps.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. S590.2 S683 2009 Call Number. |
| AGROVOC Term: | Dipterocarps |
| AGROVOC Term: | Urban areas |
| AGROVOC Term: | Growth inhibition |
| AGROVOC Term: | Carbon dioxide |
| AGROVOC Term: | Turf grasses |
| AGROVOC Term: | Root length |
| AGROVOC Term: | Carbon dioxide |
| AGROVOC Term: | Allelochemicals |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:16 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13549 |
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