Care of pine seedlings used in breeding at Institute of Forest Genetics

L.F. Smith; E.B. Snyder; N.M. Scarbrough

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Care of pine seedlings used in breeding at Institute of Forest Genetics

Informally Refereed

Authors:

L.F. Smith, E.B. Snyder, N.M. Scarbrough

Year:

1963

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Res. Note SO-2

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Abstract

This note describes methods developed and practiced by the Institute of Forest Genetics to insure the high survival and thrifty seedlings needed for some types of research. The special care begins with seed extraction and extends through the early years in plantation. While the methods were developed primarily for longleaf, which in ordinary practice is notorious for poor survival and slow height growth, they are also applicable to other tree species or hybrids.

Keywords

longleaf pine, nursery practices, seedlings

Citation

Smith, L.F.; Snyder, E.B.; Scarbrough, N.M. 1963. Care of pine seedlings used in breeding at Institute of Forest Genetics. Res. Note SO-2. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 4 p.