Effect of Fertilization on Survival and Early Growth of Direct-Seeded Red Pine

David H. Alban

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Effect of Fertilization on Survival and Early Growth of Direct-Seeded Red Pine

Informally Refereed

Authors:

David H. Alban

Year:

1971

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NC-117. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Fertilization resulted in increased height and top weight of red pine seedlings by the end of the second growing season, but also resulted in considerable seedling mortality. A high level of watering also increased seedling growth but to a much less extent than fertilization. Fertilization of 1-year-old seedlings resulted in dramatic changes in their chemical composition after one growing season.

Keywords

fertilization, red pine, seedlings

Citation

Alban, David H. 1971. Effect of Fertilization on Survival and Early Growth of Direct-Seeded Red Pine. Research Note NC-117. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station