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Root Growth Potential in Coastal Container Species: Trends from Operational Testing and Prediction of Outplanting Performance

One-week root growth potential tests appear adequate for operational go/no go decisions on coastal container and bareroot planting stock. Stress resistance mechanisms related to dormancy intensity and cold hardiness appear to play a more significant role than root growth potential for seedlings with a reasonable ability to produce roots.


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Author(s): B. G. Dunsworth

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 1986

Event: Combined Western Forest Nursery Council and Intermountain Nursery Association Meeting
1986 - Tumwater, WA