Post by tynimiller on Jun 9, 2017 11:01:59 GMT -5
We (pops and I) have witnessed this over the years and while we knew it existed and worked....never really understood the why or "nutrient make up or reasons" behind it.
It makes 100% perfect sense why and how plants operate that a tree with a strong root system during the peak growing season (and even after dormant somewhat) would quickly attempt to keep the biomass balance most operate under.
Give the discussion/podcast by MSU Deer Lab on "Mineral Stumps"
extension.msstate.edu/sites/...isode007Mineral_Stumps_for_Deer_Nutrition.mp3
or list of podcasts here and click the right one extension.msstate.edu/shows/deer-university
Red Maple...one of the least desirable trees and nutrient qualities...they got near 20% in all and some as high as 30% crude protein!!! However, Phosphorous levels were incredible not just for Red Maple but in all of them! The average Forb level of phosphorous was doubled in a bad Red Maple....
It makes 100% perfect sense why and how plants operate that a tree with a strong root system during the peak growing season (and even after dormant somewhat) would quickly attempt to keep the biomass balance most operate under.
Give the discussion/podcast by MSU Deer Lab on "Mineral Stumps"
extension.msstate.edu/sites/...isode007Mineral_Stumps_for_Deer_Nutrition.mp3
or list of podcasts here and click the right one extension.msstate.edu/shows/deer-university
Red Maple...one of the least desirable trees and nutrient qualities...they got near 20% in all and some as high as 30% crude protein!!! However, Phosphorous levels were incredible not just for Red Maple but in all of them! The average Forb level of phosphorous was doubled in a bad Red Maple....
