Biotic and abiotic mechanisms in the establishment of northern red oak seedlings: a review

Linda S. Gribko; Thomas M. Schuler; Mark Ford

doi:10.2737/NE-GTR-295

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Biotic and abiotic mechanisms in the establishment of northern red oak seedlings: a review

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Authors:

Linda S. Gribko, Thomas M. Schuler, Mark Ford

Year:

2002

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NE-GTR-295

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-295. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 18 p.

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Abstract

This review of literature pertaining to the biotic and abiotic mechanisms in the establishment of northern red oak seedlings is designed to aid forest managers and researchers interested in sustaining the oak component of the eastern and central hardwood forest regions. Recommendations for future research are presented.

Keywords

northern red oak, acorn production, acorn dispersers, acorn germination

Citation

Gribko, Linda S.; Schuler, Thomas M.; Ford, W. Mark. 2002. Biotic and abiotic mechanisms in the establishment of northern red oak seedlings: a review. Gen. Tech. Rep. NE-295. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Research Station. 18 p.