Producing the target seed: Seed collection, treatment, and storage

Robert P. Karrfalt

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Producing the target seed: Seed collection, treatment, and storage

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert P. Karrfalt

Year:

2011

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Riley, L. E.; Haase, D. L.; Pinto, J. R., tech. coords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2010. Proc. RMRS-P-65. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 67-73.

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Abstract

The role of high quality seeds in producing target seedlings is reviewed. Basic seed handling and upgrading techniques are summarized. Current advances in seed science and technology as well as those on the horizon are discussed.

Parent Publication

National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2010

Keywords

target seeds, seed quality, optimizing seed performance

Citation

Karrfalt, Robert P. 2011. Producing the target seed: Seed collection, treatment, and storage. In: Riley, L. E.; Haase, D. L.; Pinto, J. R., tech. coords. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2010. Proc. RMRS-P-65. Fort Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 67-73.