Influence of fertilizer on seed production in Allegheny hardwood stands

John C. Bjorkbom; L.R. Auchmoody; Donald E. Dorn

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Influence of fertilizer on seed production in Allegheny hardwood stands

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John C. Bjorkbom, L.R. Auchmoody, Donald E. Dorn

Year:

1979

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Res. Pap. NE-439. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5p.

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Abstract

Fertilizers applied in spring can stimulate production of black cherry and red maple seeds in Allegheny hardwood stands. Increased seed production begins in the year after application, but lasts only about 2 years. However, fertilizers do not increase seed production of individual black cherry trees that have a history of poor production, and they do not eliminate seed crop failures, affect seed soundness, or influence the time of seed dispersal.

Citation

Bjorkbom, John C.; Auchmoody, L.R.; Dorn, Donald E. 1979. Influence of fertilizer on seed production in Allegheny hardwood stands. Res. Pap. NE-439. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 5p.