A. J. Downer, B. Faber
2006
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Abstract
Mulches prepared from fresh and composted Eucalyptus cladocalyx prevented growth of annual weeds, increased soil moisture retention, reduced diffusive resistance of California sycamore (Platanus racemosa) and increased stem diameter compared to unmulched sycamores. Sycamore root lengths were greater in soil profiles under mulched trees than in soil under unmulched ones. Eucalyptus mulches reflected more photosynthetically active radiation and maintained lower surface temperatures than biosolids mulch or unmulched soils. Eucalyptus branches both freshly chopped and composted were effective in promoting growth of sycamore.