Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Cristian Mihai ENESCU
Agroforestry systems play a crucial role in mitigating the impacts of climate change, particularly in vulnerable regions like southeastern Romania, where drought poses a significant challenge to young forest stands. In 2023, twenty 24 m x 24 m plots were established, incorporating a mix of forest species and agricultural crops. Of these, 9 plots included four oak species, namely pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.), red oak (Q. rubra L.), Turkey oak (Q. cerris L.), and sessile oak [Q. petraea (Matt.) Liebl.], as key tree species in an agroforestry experiment located in Cârcea, near Craiova, Dolj County. This study aimed to evaluate the survival rate of the planted oak seedlings. Additionally, climatic data (temperature, relative humidity and precipitation) were gathered using six HoBo sensors (Onset Computer Corporation) and one iMETOS 3.3 data logger. Soil analyses were done at Dolj Office of Pedological and Agrochemical Studies. The findings further highlight the significance of integrating oak species into agroforestry systems in southeastern Romania.
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