White oak seedling survival and vigor following acorn removal and water stress

E.R. Thorn; W.M. Tzilkowski

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White oak seedling survival and vigor following acorn removal and water stress

Informally Refereed

Authors:

E.R. Thorn, W.M. Tzilkowski

Year:

1991

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1991 March 4-6; University Park, PA. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-148. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 600.

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Abstract

A lack of viable acorns, due to rodent depredation, may be the primary cause of advanced regeneration failure of oak in Pennsylvania. White oak (Quercus alba) acorns germinate immediately upon falling.

Parent Publication

Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference

Citation

Thorn, E.R.; Tzilkowski, W.M. 1991. White oak seedling survival and vigor following acorn removal and water stress. In: McCormick, Larry H.; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings, 8th Central Hardwood Forest Conference; 1991 March 4-6; University Park, PA. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-148. Radnor, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station: 600.