Tenth workshop on seedling physiology and growth problems in oak plantings
| Authors: | Brian R. Lockhart, Emile S. Gardiner, Daniel C. C. Dey |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Type: | General Technical Report |
| Station: | Southern Research Station |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.2737/NRS-GTR-32 |
| Source: | Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-32 |
Abstract
The University of Tennessee’s Tree Improvement Program is in its 49th year of conducting researchand technology transfer activities with a special emphasis on hardwood species, particularlyoak (Quercus spp.). Programs have included seed orchard construction and development, nurserystudies, silviculture tests with genetic backgrounds, agroforestry, afforestation studies, andprecision forestry. Cooperative research is being conducted in molecular genetics with scientistsseeking pedigreed materials and pedigreed field studies. Afforestation and reforestation activitieswith the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are being conducted to restore bottomland lossesto agricultural sites. The program’s work with seed orchard development and nursery practicesis geared to provide locally adapted high quality seedlings to achieve land management goals.The program currently has plantings from New York state to Nebraska in various stages ofdevelopment.