Heterobasidion spp. in Picea abies understory: incidence and impact on radial growth of trees
2012
Gruduls, K., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia);Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia) | Gaitnieks, T., Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia) | Donis, J., Latvian State Forest Research Inst. Silava, Salaspils (Latvia) | Liepa, I., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
Heterobasidion spp. is an important pathogen in the Northern Hemisphere, causing root and butt rot mainly in conifers. Norway spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) is one of the most common tree species infected by Heterobasidion spp. In Latvia, 22.9% of Norway spruce stumps are infected. Heterobasidion spp. decreases timber quality, but what impact it has on Norway spruce growing in understory of dominant stand is not known. The aim of the study was to evaluate incidence of Heterobasidion spp. on understory Norway spruce in Myrtillosa forest type and impact on radial growth of trees. In autumn of the year 2011 in a sample plot located in forests of Kalsnava district a total number of 258 trees were examined for presence of Heterobasidion spp. Results showed that 54% of examined trees were rotted. In 30% of trees Heterobasidion spp. was detected. It is concluded that Heterobasidion spp. does not impact radial growth on understory Norway spruce trees.
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