Fungal decomposition of needles in pine plantations

Authors

  • Celso Garcia Auer Embrapa Florestas
  • Angela Michelato Ghizelini 2)Universidade Federal do Paraná
  • Ida Chapaval Pimentel Universidade Federal do Paraná, Setor de Ciências Biológicas

Keywords:

Biological degradation, conifer, fungus, litter

Abstract

A literature review was performed to discuss the fungal decomposition of needle pines and impacts on commercial forest production and sustainability. Aspects as organic matter and litter degradation, associated micobiota, and factors that condition this process are discussed. Needles are principal components of residues in pine forests and their decomposition by fungi is important to nutrient turnover. Nutrients released for soil by decomposition increases forest productivity which promotes more biomass production and fixation of carbon in trees.

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AUER, Celso Garcia; GHIZELINI, Angela Michelato; PIMENTEL, Ida Chapaval. Fungal decomposition of needles in pine plantations. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, [S. l.], n. 54, p. 127, 2010. Disponível em: https://pfb.sede.embrapa.br/pfb/article/view/137. Acesso em: 20 apr. 2025.

Issue

No. 54 (2007): jan./jun. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira

Section

Review Articles

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