Acorn size effects seedling size at the Penn Nursery

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  • Authors: Karrfalt, Robert P.
  • Publication Year: 2005
  • Publication Series: Proceedings (P)
  • Source: In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., tech. coords. 2005. National proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations—2004; 2004 July 12–15; Charleston, NC; and 2004 July 26–29; Medford, OR. Proc. RMRS-P-35. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 65-68

Abstract

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Penn Nursery, located in Spring Mills, PA, was 1 of 4 nurseries participating in a study to determine the effect of acorn sizing on production of northern red oak (Quercus rubra L.) and white oak (Q. alba L.). It is hypothesized that larger acorns would produce larger seedlings. Therefore, by sizing acorns, it will be possible to produce more uniform beds of seedlings, tailor production schedules to acorn size, and reduce cull percentages.

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  • Citation: Karrfalt, Robert P. 2005. Acorn size effects seedling size at the Penn Nursery. In: Dumroese, R. K.; Riley, L. E.; Landis, T. D., tech. coords. 2005. National proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations—2004; 2004 July 12–15; Charleston, NC; and 2004 July 26–29; Medford, OR. Proc. RMRS-P-35. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 65-68
  • Keywords: Quercus rubra, Quercus alba, seedling grades
  • Posted Date: April 1, 1980
  • Modified Date: July 17, 2007

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