Maleic Hydrazide Unsuitable for Controlling Height Growth of Green Ash and Shumard Oak Seedlings

F. T. Bonner

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Maleic Hydrazide Unsuitable for Controlling Height Growth of Green Ash and Shumard Oak Seedlings

Informally Refereed

Authors:

F. T. Bonner

Year:

1965

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Tree Planters' Notes 70:11

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Abstract

In southern nurseries, hardwood seedlings often grow so large that they are difficult to lift and plant. In a study at the Southern Hardwoods Laboratory, maleic hydrazide (MH) was tested as a means of halting height growth when seedlings reach suitable size.

Keywords

green ash, Shumard oak

Citation

Bonner, F. T. 1965. Maleic Hydrazide Unsuitable for Controlling Height Growth of Green Ash and Shumard Oak Seedlings. Tree Planters' Notes 70:11.