Modeling belowground biomass of black cohosh, a medicinal forest product.

James L. Chamberlain; Gabrielle Ness; Christine Small; Simon Bonner; Elizabeth Hiebert

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Modeling belowground biomass of black cohosh, a medicinal forest product.

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Authors:

James L. Chamberlain, Gabrielle Ness, Christine Small, Simon Bonner, Elizabeth Hiebert

Year:

2014

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Journal of Forestry. Proceedings of National Convention of Society of American Foresters. January 2014.

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Abstract

Tens of thousands of kilograms of rhizomes and roots of Actaea racemosa L., a native Appalachian forest perennial, are harvested every year and used for the treatment of menopausal conditions. Sustainable management of this and other wild-harvested non-timber forest products requires the ability to effectively and reliably inventory marketable plant components.

Citation

Chamberlain, J.; Ness, G.; Small, C.; Bonner, S.; Hiebert, E. 2014. [Poster]. Modeling belowground biomass of black cohosh, a medicinal forest product. Journal of Forestry. Proceedings of National Convention of Society of American Foresters. January.