Organic Matter Production in an Age Series of <I>Eucalyptus globulus</I> Plantations in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

The distribution of organic matter in an age series of Eucalyptus globulus plantations in Tamil Nadu has been discussed. The total biomass ranges from 38 tonnes (5 yeas) to 220 tonnes (16 years) per ha with 85 to 88 per cent being contributed by the aboveground parts and 15 to 12 per cent by the roots and the average annual production of non-photosynthetic components at its peak (l9 tonness/ha) at the age of 7 years.