Longevity of Black Cherry, Wild Grape, and Sassafras Seed in the Forest Floor

G.W. Wendel

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Longevity of Black Cherry, Wild Grape, and Sassafras Seed in the Forest Floor

Informally Refereed

Authors:

G.W. Wendel

Year:

1977

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-375. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 6p.

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Abstract

The results of this study show that (1) black cherry seed remains viable in the forest floor for 3 years, with a small amount of seed germinating after 4 or 5 years; (2) sassafras seed remains viable for 6 years in the forest floor, and (3) some wild grape seed retains its viability for at least 8 years. These results are important to the forest manager in setting up harvest schedules and controlling unwanted species in the new stand.

Citation

Wendel, G.W. 1977. Longevity of Black Cherry, Wild Grape, and Sassafras Seed in the Forest Floor. Res. Pap. NE-375. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 6p.