Pine seedling survival under simulated drought

John J. Stransky; Durell R. Wilson

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Pine seedling survival under simulated drought

Informally Refereed

Authors:

John J. Stransky, Durell R. Wilson

Year:

1966

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Res. Note SO-30

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Abstract

In east Texas, the high probability of drought during the growing season makes it advisable to prepare pine planting sites by eliminating vegetation that competes with the seedlings for soil moisture. The seedlings are especially vulnerable during spring terminal elongation. At this time soil moisture stress retards their height growth considerably, while ample moisture often produces initial growth advantages that the young trees maintain for many years.

Keywords

drought, pine, survival

Citation

Stransky, John J.; Wilson, Durell R. 1966. Pine seedling survival under simulated drought. Res. Note SO-30. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 2 p.