Optimum germination temperatures

Richard M. Godman; Gilbert A. Mattson

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Optimum germination temperatures

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Richard M. Godman, Gilbert A. Mattson

Year:

1992

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Northern hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 3.03

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Abstract

Why is sugar maple abundant under nearly all stand conditions, and why do hemlock and yellow birch, although differing in tolerance, occur together as a type? At least part of the answer may have to do with the optimum germinating temperatures for their seeds.

Parent Publication

Northern Hardwood Notes

Citation

Godman, Richard M.; Mattson, Gilbert A. 1992. Optimum germination temperatures. In: Hutchinson, Jay G., ed. Northern hardwood notes. St. Paul, MN.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station. 3.03