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2011 Summer Forest Nursery Notes - New Nursery Literature

Container Production

Comparing strength and biodegradability of biocontainers

Taylor, M., Evans, M, and Kuehny, J. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(9):16-17, 20. 2010.

Effect of container design on plant growth and root deformation of littleleaf linden and field elm

Amoroso, G., Frangi, P., Piatti, R., and Ferrini, F. Hort-Science 45(12):1824-1829. 2010.

The perfect solution: the green industry continues its search for a durable, but biodegradable, nursery container

McCoy, M. Digger 54(10):45-47. 2010.

Small, sustainable containers

McCoy, M. Digger 55(4):21-22, 24-26. 2011.

Diverse Species

© Appropriate use of genetic manipulation for the development of restoration plant materials

Jones, T. A. and Robins, J. G. Progress in Botany 72:249-264. 2011.

Breaking seed dormancy in oil rose (Rosa dama­scena Mill.) by miocrobial inoculation

Kazaz, S., Erbas, S., and Baydar, H. African Journal of Biotech­nology 9(39):6503-6508. 2010.

© Can an ecoregion serve as a seed transfer zone? Evidence from a common garden study with five na­tive species

Miller, S. A., Bartow, A., Gisler, M., and Ward, K. Restoration Ecology 19(201):268-276. 2011.

Cold-hardiness and deacclimation of Styrax americanus from three provenances

Lenahan, O. M., Graves, W. R., and Arora, R. HortScience 45(12):1819­1823. 2010.

Effect of method of seed treatment with plant de­rived smoke solutions on germination and seedling growth of milk thistle (Silybum marianum L.)

Ab­dollahi, M. R., Mehrshad, B., and Moosavi, S. S. Seed Science and Technology 39:225-229. 2011.

© Effect of water stress on plant growth in At­riplex hortensis L.

Kachout, S. S., Mansoura, A. B., Hamza, K. J., and Leclerc, J. C. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology 86(2):101-106. 2011.

Effects of light and temperature on germination of Pyxidanthera brevifolia Wells (Diapensiaceae)

Wall, W. A., Hilton, J. L., Wentworth, T. R., and Gray, J. B. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 137(4):348­-354. 2010.

Establishing vegetation in harsh climates

Lech­ner, H. L. and Stokes, D. Land and Water 55(1):35-38. 2011.

© Exposure to gibberellins eliminates the cold stratification requirement of Penstemon grandiflo­rus seeds

Sorensen, E., Bierkamp, T., and Barry, K. In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal 46(Suppl):97-98. 2010.

© A field study of seed germination in the en­dangered Trillium reliquum Freeman (Trilliaceae)

Thompson, J. S. and Leege, L. M. Plant Species Biology 26:111-115. 2011.

© Forward-looking forest restoration under cli­mate change -- Are U.S. nurseries ready?

Tepe, T. L. and Meretsky, V. J. Restoration Ecology 19(3):295-298. 2011.

Germination and viability of wild sunflower spe­cies achenes stored at room temperature for 20 years

Seiler, G. J. Seed Science and Technology 38:786-791. 2010.

© The germination niches of grassland species targeted for restoration: effects of seed pre-treat­ments

Wagner, M., Pywell, R. F., Knopp, T., Bullock, J. M., and Heard, M. S. Seed Science Research 21:117­-131. 2011.

Green Gold: The Potential and Pitfalls for North American Medicinal Plants in the US Botanical Supplements Industry

Pai, A. and Skeels, M. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associa­tions - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 12-14. 2010.

© A growth stage and heat-unit model for Hedys­arum boreale

Peel, M. D., Waldron, B. L., Mott, I. W., and Walker, S. Native Plants Journal 12(1):4-12. 2011.

© Improved germination of two Sphaeralcea A.St.-Hil. (Malvaceae) species with scarification plus stratification treatments

Dunn, B. Native Plants Jour­nal 12(1):13-16. 2011.

An Introduction to the Colorado Plateau Native Plant Initiative

Padgett, W., Olwell, P., and Lambert, S. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS­P-62, p. 6-11. 2010.

Non-deep physiological dormancy in seeds of two Polygonella species with horticultural potential

Heather, A. E., Perez, H. E., and Wilson, S. B. Hort-Science 45(12):1854-1858. 2010.

Nutrient uptake and loss by container-grown de­ciduous and evergreen Rhododendron nursery plants

Scagel, C. F., Bi, G., Fuchigami, L. H., and Regan, R. P. HortScience 46(2):296-305. 2011.

© Patterns of adaptation in three native grasses in northern California

Kitzmiller, J. H. and Hanson, L. Native Plants Journal 12(1):45-60. 2011.

© Perigynium removal improves seed germina­tion in awl-fruit sedge (Carex stipata)

Hough-Snee, N. and Cooper, D. C. Native Plants Journal 12(1):41­-43. 2011.

© Plant and soil responses to created microtopog­raphy and soil treatments in bottomland hardwood forest restoration

Simmons, M. E., Wu, X. B., and Whisenant, S. G. Restoration Ecology 19(1):136-146. 2011.

© Propagating shrub yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima Marsh.)

Pawling, K. Native Plants Jour­nal 12(1):37-40. 2011.

© Prospects for conservation of an endemic woody species native to Florida, Chionanthus pyg­maeus (pygmy fringetree), through seed and vegeta­tive propagation

Bayer, A. L. and Stewart, J. R. Native Plants Journal 12(1):62-69. 2011.

Protocols for Sagebrush Seed Processing and Seedling Production at the Lucky Peak Nursery

Fleege, C. D. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS­P-62, p. 33-35. 2010.

Seed ecology and pre-germinative treatments in Magnolia schiedeana Schlecht, an endangered species from Mexico

Vasquez-Morales, S. G. and Sanchez-Velasquez, L. R. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Envi­ronment 9(1):604-608. 2011.

© Successional models as guides for restoration of riparian forest understory

McClain, C. D., Holl, K. D., and Wood, D. M. Restoration Ecology 19(2):280­-289. 2011.

© Suitability of the medicinal plant, Acorus cala­mus L., for wetland restoration

Pai, A. and McCar­thy, B. C. Natural Areas Journal 30(4):380-386. 2010.

© Tolerance of native wildflower species to pos­temergence herbicides

Wiese, J. L., Keren, E. N., and Menalled, F. D. Native Plants Journal 12(1):31-36. 2011.

When Smokey Says “No”: Fire-less Methods for Growing Plants Adapted to Cultural Fire Regimes

She­bitz, D. and James, J. E., Jr. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Sta­tion, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 15-21. 2010.

© Xylem water potentials of native shrubs from northeastern Mexico

Gonzalez-Rodriguez, H., Cantu-Silva, I., Ramirez-Lozano, R. G., and Gomez-Meza, M. V. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B - Soil and Plant Science 61:214-219. 2011.

Fertilization and Nutrition

The benefits of applying controlled release fertil­izers

Hulme, F. Greenhouse Management 31(1):66-68. 2011.

Boron in plants

Ozturk, M., Sakcali, S., Gucel, S., and Tombuloglu, H. Chapter 13 in Plant Adaptation and Phytoremediation, Part 2, p. 275-311. 2010.

Effect of NPK fertilization on production and leaf nutrient content of Eucalyptus minicuttings in nutrient solution

Neto, J. PC., de Barros Silva, E., Santana, R. C., and Grazziotti, P. H. R. Bras. Ci. Solo 35:249-254. 2011.

Feeding through the leaves: Scientists study whether foliar fertilization has benefits for tree grow­ers

Landgren, C. and Kowalski, J. Digger 54(8):115­118, 120. 2010.

Frost resistance in Pinus hartwegii subjected to different potassium treatments

Ramirez-Cuevas, Y. and Rodriguez-Trejo, D. A. Revista Chapingo Serie Ciencias Forestales y del Ambiente 16(1):79-85. 2010.

A greener fertilizer

Robbins, J. Digger 54(8):39­-41. 2010.

© Growth of loblolly pine and white pine after enrichment by nutrient loading

Barker, A. V. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 41:2613-2622. 2010.

Impact of silicon on plant growth

Cavins, T., Marek, S., and Kamenidou, S. Greenhouse Manage­ment and Production 30(6):20-25. 2010.

© Influence of ammonium and nitrate supply on growth, dry matter partitioning, N uptake and photosynthetic capacity of Pinus radiata seedlings

Bown, H. E., Watt, M. S., Clinton, P. W., and Mason, E. G. Trees 24:1097-1107. 2010.

Organic considerations: Understand how to tran­sition from traditional inputs to organic alternatives

Cox, D. Greenhouse Management 31(1):70-72. 2011.

Patterns of plant biomass partitioning depend on nitrogen source

Cambui, C. A., Svennerstam, H., Gruff-man, L., and Nordin, A. PLoS ONE 6(4):e19211. 2011.

© Short-term effects of potassium fertilization on the hydraulic conductance of Laurus nobilis L.

Oddo, E., Inzerillo, S., La Bella, F., and Grisafi, F. Tree Physi­ology 31:131-138. 2011.

Water soluble fertilizers: best practices for a safer environment

Peters, C. Greenhouse Management 31(1):44, 46, 63, 64. 2011.

General and Miscellaneous

© Back where they once belonged? Local response to afforestation in County Kerry, Ireland

Carroll, M. S., Dhubhain, A. N., and Flint, C. G. Sociologia Ruralis 51(1):35-53. 2011.

Different types of reforestation

Lamb, D. Chapter 4 in Regreening the bare hills. World Forests 8, p. 135­-155. 2011.

Growing Trees in Georgia

Pohl, R. and Kelly, S. Tree Planters' Notes 54(1):4-9. 2011.

An Overview of Forestry in the Farm Bill and Natural Resources Conservation Service Forestry Resources

Henriksen, A. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Pro­ceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 67-68. 2010.

An Overview of Rural Forestry Tree Planting in North Dakota

Kangas, M. Tree Planters' Notes 54(1):15-17. 2011.

RNGR: A National Resource for Reforestation, Restoration, and Nursery Professionals

Haase, D. L., Pinto, J. R., Dumroese, R. K., and Hernandez, G. Tree Planters' Notes 54(1):28-34. 2011.

Strategies and Challenges for Nursery Production: Perspectives on Where We’re Going and Where We’ve Been

Haase, D. L. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Pro­ceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 36-42. 2010.

Tree Planting in Indiana

Hawkins, B. and O'Connor, P. Tree Planters' Notes 54(1):10-14. 2011.

Genetics and Tree Improvement

Altitudinal genetic variation among Pinus patula populations from Oaxaca, Mexico, in growth chambers simulating global warming temperatures

Saenz-Romero, C., Beaulieu, J., and Rehfeldt, G. E. Ag­rociencia 45:399-411. 2011.

© Developing seed zones and transfer guidelines with multivariate regression trees

Hamann, A., Gy­lander, T., and Chen, P. Tree Genetics & Genomes 7:399-408. 2011.

Forest Tree Improvement at Michigan State University: Past, Present, and Future

Bloese, P. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nurs­ery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 61-63. 2010.

© Genetic parameters for bud flushing and growth characteristics of white spruce seedlings

Rweyongeza, D. M., Yeh, F. C., and Dhir, N. K. Silvae Genetica 59(4):151-158. 2010.

Genetic variation among Pinus patula popula­tions along an altitudinal gradient

Two environ­ment nursery tests. Saenz-Romero, C., Ruiz-Talonia, L. F., Beaulieu, J., Sanchez-Vargas, N. M., and Rehfeldt, G. E. Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana 34(1):19-25. 2011.

Norway spruce (Picea abies [L.] Karst.) prov­enance variation in autumn cold hardiness: adapta­tion or acclimation?

Gomory, D., Foffova, E., Kmet, J., Longauer, R., and Romsakova, I. Acta Biologica Craco­viensia Series Botanica 52(2):42-49. 2010.

Propagate, archive, reforest

Benson, S. American Nurseryman 211(4):14-17. 2011.

© Use of DNA-fingerprints to control the origin of forest reproductive material

Degen, B., Holtken, A., and Rogge, M. Silvae Genetica 59(6):268-273. 2010.

Mycorrhizea & Beneficial Microorganisms

© Current nursery practice with regard to mycor­rhizae and the propagation of New Zealand's native plants

Williams, A. Ecological Management & Resto­ration 11(3):220-223. 2010.

© Effect of controlled inoculation with specific mycorrhizal fungi from the urban environment on growth and physiology of containerized shade tree species growing under different water regimes

Fini, A., Frangi, P., Amoroso, G., and Piatti, R. Mycorrhiza. Springer online 2011.

© Mycorrhizal fungi suppress aggressive agricul­tural weeds

Rinaudo, V., Barberi, P., Giovannetti, M., and van der Heijden, M. G. A. Plant and Soil 333:7-20. 2010.

© Testing the effect of routine fungicide applica­tion on ectomycorrhiza formation on Pinus halepen­sis seedlings in a nursery

Carrillo, C., Diaz, G., and Honrubia, M. Forest Pathology 41:70-74. 2011.

Nursery Structures & Equipment

Cost-effective coverings

McCoy, M. Digger 54(7):21-24. 2010.

© An economic assessment of the use of short-rotation coppice woody biomass to heat greenhouses in southern Canada

McKenney, D. W., Yemshanov, D. , Fraleigh, S., Allen, D., and Preto, F. Biomass and Bioenergy 35:374-384. 2011.

Is it time to replace your mechanical thermostats?

Bartok, J.W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Pro­duction 30(11):46-47. 2010.

Lower heating costs with underbench heat

Bar­tok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(8):35-36. 2010.

Maximize light fixture operation

Grouzos, J. and Battle, L. Greenhouse Management 31(5):59-60, 62. 2011.

Pipe insulation is an inexpensive, energy-saving measure

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(10):58-59. 2010.

Productivity of the M-planter tree-planting de­vice in practice

Rantala, J. and Laine, T. Silva Fennica 44(5):859-869. 2010.

Reduce storm damage to your greenhouses

Bar­tok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(7):73-74. 2010.

Reducing temperatures with shading

Parbst, K. Greenhouse Management 31(4):57-59. 2011.

Spray more efficiently

Becker, K. Greenhouse Management 31(4):52-53. 2011.

What are my options for propagation fog?

Bar­tok, J.W., Jr. Greenhouse Management 31(3):64-65. 2011.

What are my options for recycling used green­house film?

Bartok, J.W., Jr. Greenhouse Management 31(5):25-27. 2011.

Outplanting Performance

Comparing Planting Tools for Container Longleaf Pine

Leduc, D. J., Haywood, J. D., and Sung, S.-J. S. Tree Planters' Notes 54(1):24-27. 2011.

© Comparison of reclamation techniques to re­establish western white pine on smelter-impacted hillsides in Idaho

Walsh, J. R. and Redente, E. F. Res­toration Ecology 19(201):141-150. 2011.

© Does shelter enhance early seedling survival in dry environments? a test with eight Mediterranean species

Padilla, F. M., Dios Miranda, J. de, Ortega, R., Hervas, M., Sanchez, J., and Pugnaire, F. I. Applied Vegetation Science 14:31-39. 2011.

Effect of planting method on the survival of Alnus glutinosa and Quercus petraea saplings in compacted coal-mine spoils, South Wales

Haigh, M., Reed. H., Flege, A., and D'Aucourt, M. IN: 12th International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Man­agement in Energy and Mineral Production SWEMP 2010, Proceedings. Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague. 8 p. 2010.

© Effect of two types of tree guards (with and without weed control) on tree seedling establish­ment

Ladd, B., Larsen, J. R., and Bonser, S. P. Ecologi­cal Management & Restoration 11(3):75-76. 2010.

© Effects of artificial shade on early performance of white spruce seedlings planted on clearcuts

Man, R. and Greenway, K. J. New Forests 41:221-233. 2011.

© Establishment of planted Norway spruce and Scots pine seedlings: effects of light environment, fertilisation, and orientation and distance with re­spect to shelter trees

Erefur, C., Bergsten, U., Lund­mark, T., and de Chantal, M. New Forests 41:263-276. 2011.

© Growth rates of baldcypress (Taxodium dis­tichum) seedlings in a treated effluent assimilation marsh

Lundberg, C. J., Shaffer, G. P., Wood, W. B., and Day, J. W., Jr. Ecological Engineering 37:549-553. 2011 .

© Half-sib seed source and nursery sowing den­sity affect black walnut (Juglans nigra) growth after 5 years

Woeste, K. E., Jacobs, D. F., and McKenna, J. R. New Forests 41:235-245. 2011.

Influence of Mineral Nutrition on Susceptibility and Recovery of Planted Seedlings to Ungulate Browse

Burney, O. T. and Jacobs, D. F. IN: National Proceed­ing: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations -2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 25-29. 2010.

Planting depth at onset of container production and subsequent root ball remediation at transplant­ing affects pin oak and littleleaf linden

Harris, J. R. and Day, S. D. HortScience 45(12):1793-1797. 2010 .

© Quercus virginiana root attributes and lateral stability after planting at different depths

Gilman, E. F. and Grabosky, J. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 10:3-9. 2011 .

© Scalping improves early growth of longleaf pine seedlings

South, D. B. Native Plants Journal 12(1):18­-24. 2011.

© Soil compaction reduced the growth of lodge-pole pine and Douglas-fir seedlings in raised beds after two growing seasons

Bulmer, C. E. and Simp-son, D. G. Soil Science Society of America Journal 74(6):2162-2174. 2010.

Spacing in the nursery seedbed and subsequent field performance of Quercus robur L. and Fagus syl­vatica L.

Andersen, L. European Journal of Horticul­tural Science 75(5):221-225. 2010.

© Survival and competitiveness of Quercus rubra regeneration associated with planting stocktype and harvest opening intensity

Morrissey, R. C., Jacobs, D. F., Davis, A. S., and Rathfon, R. A. New Forests 40:273­-287. 2010.

Pest Management

© Active solarization as a nonchemical alterna­tive to soil fumigation for controlling pests

Yates, S. R., Ashworth, D. J., Yates, M. D., and Luo, L. Soil Science Society of America Journal 75(1):9-16. 2011.

Detection and Control of Fusarium oxysporum and Cylindrocarpon destructans in Forest Nursery Soils

Crosby, C., Carpenter-Boggs, L., Higgins, S., and Khadduri, N. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Pro­ceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 30-32. 2010.

Management of White Grubs in Forest Nurseries

Smitley, D. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Con­servation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceed­ings RMRS-P-62, p. 86-87. 2010.

Mosaic Stunting in Jack Pine Seedlings in a Northern Michigan Bareroot Nursery

Potvin, L., Dumroese, R. K., Jurgensen, M. F., and Richter, D. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nurs­ery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 82-85. 2010.

Protecting container-growth plants

Parke, J. L. and Lewis, C. Digger 55(2):41-46. 2011.

Reducing Phytophthora

Parke, J. Digger 54(9):41-44, 46. 2010.

© Resistance of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.) to white pine weevil (Pissodes strobi Peck): characterizing the bark defence mechanisms of resistant populations

King, J. N., Alfaro, R. I., Lopez, M. G., and Van Akker, L. Forestry 84(1):83-91. 2011.

Silicon enhances disease suppression

Cavins, T., Marek, S., and Kamenidou, S. Greenhouse Manage­ment and Production 30(12):33-35. 2010.

Slime and punishment

Rosetta, R. Digger 55(4):49-50, 52-53. 2011.

Stay on top of Pythium

Hausbeck, M. Green­house Management and Production 30(12):41-43. 2010.

Systemic insecticides 101

Cloyd, R. A. American Nurseryman 210(10):120-121. 2010.

When mites make right

Rosetta, R. Digger 54(7):41-42, 44-46. 2010.

Pesticides

Does your pesticide storage need upgrading?

Bartok, J.W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Pro­duction 30(12):39-40. 2010.

Fungicides in unique mode-of-action groups

Chase, A. R. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(11):28-29. 2010.

Mode of action group 33: phosphonates

Chase, A. R. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(9):24-26. 2010.

© Nontarget deposition and losses of chlorotha­lonil in irrigation runoff water from a commercial foliage plant nursery

Wilson, P. C., Riiska, C., and Al­bano, J. P. Journal of Environmental Quality 39:2130­2137. 2010.

Pre-mix fungicides and mode-of-action groups

Chase, A. R. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(10):54, 56, 57. 2010.

Soil fumigants -- risk mitigation measures for reregistration

Olson, E. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Sta­tion, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 77-81. 2010.

Seed

Comparisons between two economically valu­able forest species (Eucalyptus grandis and Pinus taeda) in relation to seed behaviour under controlled deterioration

Fantinatti, J. B. and Usberti, R. Revista Avore, Vicosa-MG 35(1):77-84. 2011.

© Consequences of cutting off distal ends of cotyledons of Quercus robur acorns before sowing

Giertych, M. J. and Suszka, J. Annals of Forest Science 68:433-442. 2011.

Effect of different storage conditions in recal­citrant seeds of holm oak (Quercus ilex L.) during germination

Pasquini, S., Braidot, E., Petrussa, E., and Vianello, A. Seed Science and Technology 39:165-177. 2011.

© Effect of long-phase stratification treat­ments on seed germination in ash

Doody, C. N. and O'Reilly, C. Annals of Forest Science 68:139-147. 2011.

Equilibrium Relative Humidity as a Tool to Monitor Seed Moisture

Karrfalt, R. P. IN: National Proceed­ing: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations -2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 43-45. 2010.

© Making a smoker to produce cellulose-based smoke for treating forest tree seeds

Roeder, K., West, J., and Smith, B. Native Plants Journal 12(1):27-29. 2011.

Optimization of seed germination in Prunus species combining hydrogen peroxide or gibberel­lic acid pre-treatment with stratification

Imani, A., Rasouli, M., and Tavakoli, Zarifi E. Seed Science and Technology 39:204-207. 2011.

© Propagation and seedling cultivation of the endemic species Nothofagus alessandrii Espinosa in central Chile

Santelices, R., Navarro-Cerrillo, R. M., and Drake, F. Restoration Ecology 19(2):177-185. 2011.

© Relationship between acorn size and seedling morphological and physiological traits of Quercus ilex L. from different climates

Bonito, A., Varone, L., and Gratani, L. Photosynthetica 49(1):75-86. 2011.

© Seed germination of montane forest species in response to ash, smoke and heat shock in Mexico

Zuloaga-Aguilar, S., Briones, O., and Orozco-Segovia, A. Acta Oecologica 37:256-262. 2011.

Seed Maturation, Flower Receptivity, and Selfing in Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua L.)

Tauer, P. K. and Tauer, C. G. Tree Planters' Notes 54(1):18-23. 2011.

© Testing the environmental prediction hypoth­esis for mast-seeding in California oaks

Koenig, W. D., Knops, J. M. H., and Carmen, W. J. Canadian Jour­nal of Forest Research 40:2115-2122. 2010.

© To germinate or not to germinate: more than just a question of dormancy

Thompson, K. and Ooi, M. K. J. Seed Science Research 20:209-211. 2010.

Topographic tetrazolium testing of black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) seeds

Flores, P. C., Poggi, D., Gar­cia, S. M., and Gariclio, N. F. Seed Science and Tech­nology 39:230-235. 2011.

Seedling Physiology and Morphology

© Correlated responses of root growth and sugar concentrations to various defoliation treatments and rhythmic shoot growth in oak tree seedlings (Quer­cus pubescens)

Willaume, M. and Pages, L. Annals of Botany 107:653-662. 2011.

Correlations between growth variables and the Dickson quality index in forest seedlings

Binotto, A. F., Dal Col Lucio, A., and Lopes, S. J. Cerne, Lavras 16(4):457-464. 2010.

© Differences in frost hardiness of two Norway spruce morphotypes growing at Mt. Brocken, Ger­many

Kathke, S. and Bruelheide, H. Flora 206:120­-126. 2011.

© Differences in morphology, gas exchange and root hydraulic conductance before planting in Pinus canariensis seedlings growing under different fertilization and light regimes

Luis, V. C., Llorca, M., Chirino, E., Hernandez, E. I., and Vilagrosa, A. Trees 24:1143-1150. 2010.

© The effect of desiccation stress and hydrogel use on seedling physiology and growth in Juniperus foetidissima

Deligoz, A., Yildiz, D., and Cetinkaya, A. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 20(2):528-533. 2011.

Effect of fertilisation on the development of freezing tolerance in silver birch (Betula pendula Roth.) and blue holly (Ilex x meserveae S.Y. Hu ‘Blue Princess')

Held, A. K., Lindqvist, H., and Asp, H. Eu­ropean Journal of Horticultural Science 75(4):165-171. 2010.

© Gene expression changes during short day induced terminal bud formation in Norway spruce

Asante, D. K. A., Yakovlev, I. A., Fossdal, C. G., and Holefors, A. Plant, Cell and Environment 34:332-346. 2011.

© Impact of soil pressure and compaction on tracheids in Norway spruce seedlings

Gebauer, R., Volarik, D., and Martinkova, M. New Forests 41:75-88. 2011.

© Inadequate cold tolerance as a possible limita­tion to American chestnut restoration in the north­eastern United States

Gurney, K. M., Schaberg, P. G., Hawley, G. J., and Shane, J. B. Restoration Ecology 19(1):55-63. 2011.

© Root carbon reserve dynamics in aspen seed­lings: does simulated drought induce reserve limita­tion?

Galvez, D.A., Landhausser, S. M., and Tyree, M. T. Tree Physiology 31:250-257. 2011.

Seasonal changes in the physiological character­istics of Anatolian black pine and the effect on seed­ling quality

Deligoz, A. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 35:23-30. 2011.

A topical spray to enhance plant resistance to cold injury and mortality

Francko, D. A., Wilson, K. G., Li, Q. Q., and Equiza, M. A. HortTechnology 21(1):109-. 2011.

Soil Management & Growing Media

© Afforestation effect on soil quality of sand dunes

Akca, E., Kapur, S., Tanaka, Y., and Kaya, Z. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 19(6):1109­1116. 2010.

Breaking it down: Growers can get the most value from their compost by having it analyzed first

Sullivan, D. M. and Costello, R. Digger 54(10):41-42, 44-46. 2010.

Consider rice hulls as a media component

Jarahian, S. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(12):26-29. 2010.

Developing moisture characteristic curves and their descriptive functions at low tensions for soilless substrates

Altland, J. E., Owen, J. S., Jr., and Fonteno, W. C. Journal of the American Society for Horticul­tural Science 135(6):563-567. 2010 .

Effect of Organic Amendments on Douglas-Fir Transplants Grown in Fumigated Versus Non-Fumigated Soil

Khadduri, N. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Sta­tion, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 46-50. 2010.

Effects of Pine Sawdust, Hardwood Sawdust, and Peat on Bareroot Soil Properties

Koll, P., Jurgensen, M. F., and Dumroese, R. K. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Sta­tion, Proceedings RMRS-P-62, p. 69-73. 2010.

How to be more media storage savvy

Steinkamp, B., Poole, H., Tilley, M., and Gibson, J. Greenhouse Management 31(2):30, 55-57. 2011.

© Hydro-physical characteristics of selected media used for containerized agricultural systems

Kumar, V., Guerrero, F. M., Tansel, B., and Savabi, M. R. Agricultural Water Management 98:314-320. 2010.

Investigating two pathways to replacing methyl bromide

O'Brien, D. Agricultural Research 59(3):12­-13. 2011.

© Oxygen and carbon dioxide distribution and movement in passively aerated compost piles

Poulsen, T. G. Compost Science and Utilization 19(1):25-32. 2011.

© Pelleted biochar: chemical and physical prop­erties show potential use as a substrate in container nurseries

Dumroese, R. K., Heiskanen, J., Englund, K., and Tervahauta, A. Biomass and Bioenergy 35:2018­2027. 2011.

Physical properties of and plant growth in peat-based root substrates containing glass-based aggre­gate, perlite, and parboiled fresh rice hulls

Evans, M. R. HortTechnology 21(1):30-. 2011.

Preparation of artificial substrates for plant growth optimization in environmental restoration

Cella, R., Ciccu, R., and Digita, S. D. IN: 12th Inter­national Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management in Energy and Mineral Production SWEMP 2010, Proceedings. Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague. 9 p. 2010.

Seed germination bioassay for toxicity evalu­ation of different composting biodegradable ma­terials

Mitelut, A. C. and Popa, M. E. Romanian Biotechnological Letters 16(1):121-. 2011.

Trends in the peat industry

Short, P. Green­house Management 31(3):48, 50, 53. 2011.

Whole tree: a more sustainable environmen­tally friendly substrate

Yao, S. Agricultural Research 58(7):28-29. 2010.

Tropical Forestry & Agroforestry

Bio fertilization of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) crop in nursery phase

Hernandez, J. A., Abreu, A., Labarca, M., and Faria, A. Rev. Fac. Agron. (LUZ) 28:57-70. 2011.

© Can native tree species plantations in Panama compete with teak plantations? An economic estima­tion

Griess, V. C. and Knoke, T. New Forests 41:13-39. 2011.

Macronutrient deficiency symptoms in Betula alnoides seedlings

Chen, L., Zeng, J., Xu, D. O., Zhao, Z. G., and Guo, J. J. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 22(4):403-413. 2010.

© Resistance of red mangrove (Rhizophora man­gle L.) seedlings to deflection and extraction

Boizard, S. D. and Mitchell, S. J. Trees 25:371-381. 2011.

Seed germination of selected dry deciduous trees in response to fire and smoke

Singh, A. and Raizada, P. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 22(4):465-468. 2010.

© Seed reserve composition in 19 tree species of a tropical deciduous forest in Mexico and its rela­tionship to seed germination and seedling growth

Soriano, D., Orozco-Segovia, A., Marquez-Guzman, J., and Kitajima, K. Annals of Botany 107:939-951. 2011.

Water application rate and frequency affect seedling survival and growth of Vangueria infausta and Persea americana

Mng'omba, S. A., Akinnifesi, F. K., Sileshi, G., and Ajayi, O. C. African Journal of Bio­technology 10(9):1593-1599. 2011.

Water Management

Biocontainer water requirements

Taylor, M., Evans, M., and Kuehny, J. Greenhouse Management 31(5):32-34. 2011.

Determining Irrigation Distribution Uniformity and Efficiency for Nurseries

Fernandez, R. T. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nurs­ery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-62. p. 64-66. 2010.

Evapotranspiration-based irrigation scheduling for container-grown Viburnum odoratissimum (L.) Ker Gawl

Million, J. B. and Yeager, T. H. HortScience 45(11):1741-1746. 2010.

Handling stormwater and wastewater manage­ment

Bartok, J. W., Jr. Greenhouse Management and Production 30(9):36-37. 2010.

Weed Control

Controlling summer annual weeds

Altland, J. American Nurseryman 211(4):6-8. 2011.

The effects of pre- and post-emergent herbicides on non-target native plant species of the longleaf pine ecosystem

Kaeser, M. J. and Kirkman, K. Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 137(4):420-430. 2010.

© Influence of sulfometuron methyl on Ameri­can chestnut seedling growth and leaf function

Robertson, N. D. and Davis, A. S. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry 28(1):36-. 2011.

Interaction of prodiamine and flumioxazin for nursery weed control

Wehtje, G., Gilliam, C. H., and Marble, S. C. Weed Technology 24:504-509. 2010.

Linking farmer weed management behavior with weed pressure: more than just technology

Riemens, M. M., Groeneveld, R. M. W., Kropff, M. J. J., and Lotz, L. A. P. Weed Science 58:490-496. 2010.

© Living without herbicides in Quebec (Can­ada): historical context, current strategy, research challenges in forest vegetation management

Thiffault, N. and Roy, V. European Journal of Forest Research 130:117-133. 2011.

© Long-term response of weed control intensity on Scots pine survival, growth and nutrition on for­mer arable land

Hytonen, J. and Jylha, P. European Journal of Forest Research 130:91-98. 2011.

Microencapsulated herbicide-treated bark mulches for nursery container weed control

Mathers, H. M. and Case, L. T. Weed Technology 24:529-537. 2010.

On the identity of the weedy bittercresses (Car­damine: Brassicaceae) in United States nurseries: evidence from molecules and morphology

Post, A. R., Ali, R., Krings, A., and Xiang, J. Weed Science 59(1):123-135. 2011.

Rolled rye mulch for weed suppression in or­ganic no-tillage soybeans

Smith, A. N., Reberg-Hor­ton, S. C., Place, G. T., and Meijer, A. D. Weed Science 59:224-231. 2011.

Sulfometuron Methyl: Its Use in Forestry and Potential Phytotoxicity

Robertson, N. D. and Davis, A. S. IN: National Proceeding: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2009. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS­P-62, p.51-58. 2010