Innovative Cold Tolerance Test for Conifer Seedlings
Balk, P. A., Bronnum, P., Perks, M., and Stattin, E. IN: USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-50, p. 9-14. National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations - 2006. 2007.
Forest tree nurseries rely on tight scheduling of operations to deliver vital seedlings to the planting site. Cold storage is required to: (1) prevent winter damage, especially in container seedlings; (2) to maintain planting stock in an inactive condition; and (3) to ensure plant supply for geographically distinct planting sites, a definite requirement for large-scale or internationally operating nurseries.
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Author(s): Peter A. Balk, Peter Brønnum, Mike P. Perks, Eva Stattin, Lonneke H.M. van der Geest, Monique F. van Wordragen
Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 2006
Event:
Western Forest and Conservation Nursery Meeting
2006 - Eugene, OR
