Table 4.

Slope, intercept, r2, and Prob > F values for linear fit models of soil properties to total tree biomass.

Fit to tree biomass (g)SlopeInterceptr2Prob > F
Bulk density (Mg m−3)−5.0310.490.09040.0008
Gravimetric soil moisture (%)0.23−2.020.1216<0.0001
pH (1:1)2.47−13.980.02130.1119
Total N (%)10.911.190.08990.0009
Bray P (mg kg−1)0.043.360.05050.0136
Exchangeable K (mg kg−1)0.031.590.10770.0003
Soil organic matter (%)0.71−0.300.1780<0.0001
Microbial respiration (mg kg−1 d−1)0.021.850.06440.0052