Distribution, dispersal and abundance of hayscented fern spores in mixed hardwood stands

Larry H. McCormick; Kathy A. Penrod

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Distribution, dispersal and abundance of hayscented fern spores in mixed hardwood stands

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Larry H. McCormick, Kathy A. Penrod

Year:

1995

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Fosbroke, Sandra L. C., ed. Proceedings, 10th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1995 March 5-8; Morgantown, WV.: Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-197. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. p.546

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Abstract

A study was conducted in 1992 to assess the abundance and distribution of viable hayscented fern spores in the forest floor of central Pennsylvania hardwood stands before and after seasonal spore dispersal. Intact soil samples were collected at various distances and directions from established fern communities and placed in a greenhouse to effect spore germination.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, 10th Central Hardwood Forest Conference

Citation

McCormick, Larry H.; Penrod, Kathy A. 1995. Distribution, dispersal and abundance of hayscented fern spores in mixed hardwood stands. In: Gottschalk, Kurt W.; Fosbroke, Sandra L. C., ed. Proceedings, 10th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1995 March 5-8; Morgantown, WV.: Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-197. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. p.546