Leguminous ground covers could reduce herbicide use in forestry.

Felix Ponder Jr.

doi:10.2737/NC-RP-316

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Leguminous ground covers could reduce herbicide use in forestry.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Felix Ponder, Jr.

Year:

1994

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-RP-316

Source:

Research Paper NC-316. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Presents herbaceous legumes as an alternative to herbicides in forestry. Discusses benefits associated with the capability of legumes to control weeds and promote the growth of young trees.

Keywords

nitrogen fixing, pesticides, seedling growth, natural stands

Citation

Ponder, Felix Jr. 1994. Leguminous ground covers could reduce herbicide use in forestry. Research Paper NC-316. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station