Field trial
Pedunculate oak – growth and root mass
A and B beat the control on every measure. Root mass is the largest effect — 3.7 times the control.
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| Measure | A | B | C (control) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relative growth (% of C) | 145 | 145 | 100 |
| Diameter (mm) | 5.5 | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Leaf area (cm²) | 138 | 129 | 107 |
| Root mass (% of C) | 370 | 316 | 100 |
Root mass is often the hardest measure to influence positively, which makes this particular result especially relevant for establishment on new ground.