The importance of good seed

Robert P. Karrfalt

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The importance of good seed

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert P. Karrfalt

Year:

2013

Type:

Proceedings

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

In: Haase, D. L.; Pinto, J. R.; Wilkinson, K. M., technical coordinators. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2012. Proceedings RMRS-P-69. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 49-52.

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Abstract

The importance of seed to human culture and conservation of the natural world is briefly discussed. The effect of seed on seedling quality and cost is described through several examples and illustrations.

Parent Publication

National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2012

Keywords

seed germination, seed vigor, seedling cost

Citation

Karrfalt, Robert P. 2013. The importance of good seed. In: Haase, D. L.; Pinto, J. R.; Wilkinson, K. M., technical coordinators. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2012. Proceedings RMRS-P-69. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 49-52.