Mini-tapping sugar maples for sap-sugar testing

William J. Gabriel

doi:10.2737/NE-RN-305

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Mini-tapping sugar maples for sap-sugar testing

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Authors:

William J. Gabriel

Year:

1982

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-RN-305

Source:

Research Note NE-305. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.

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Abstract

Describes a technique using cannulas, surgical tubing, and small containers to obtain sap samples for use in determining the sugar content of sap in small sugar maple trees. This technique is used on trees directly exposed to the weather, and sets a minimum tappable tree diameter of 1.5 cm.

Citation

Gabriel, William J. 1982. Mini-tapping sugar maples for sap-sugar testing. Research Note NE-305. Broomall, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 4p.