Leaf‐nutrient accumulation and turnover at three stages of succession from heathland to forest

摘要: Accumulation of nutrients in leaves the dominat- ing species three ecosystems, characterizing secondary succession from Genisto-Callunetum heathland through Leucobryo-Pinetum birch-pine woodland to mature Querco- Fagetum oak-beech forest, as well nutrient turnover within these ecosystems was studied. The objective study establish potential variations quantity and quality supply plants with respect dynam- ics. results show very low leaf concentrations all investigated, coinciding avail- ability soil. However, content litter Quercus petraea Fagus sylvatica, which dominate late stages, Betula pendula are higher than photosynthetic organs (leaves young shoots) Calluna vulgaris Pinus sylvestris. combination an increasing leaf-litter production during succes- sion increased via fall.