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Conifer Cone and Seed Processing

Kolotelo, D. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2006, 56:474-478. 2007.

The cone and seed processing of conifers is presented as a part of the Seed Handling System defined as all activities between cone collection and sowing in the nursery (Fig. 1). This presentation covers the activities of: (1) Post-collection handling of cones, (2) Cone processing, and (3) Seed processing with a general aim of increasing knowledge about conifer cone and seed biology and processing.


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Author(s): D. Kolotelo

Section: Seeds