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Ortet and season of collection significantly affect rooting of river birch stem cuttings

Rooted cuttings can produce genetically homogeneous clones useful for experimental plantations, seed orchards, or afforestation. River birch (Betula nigra L.) is of interest as a candidate species for silage cellulose production. This article' investigates variation in rooting of stem cuttings due to season of collection and mother tree (ortet).


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Author(s): Ronald C. Dosser, Ray R. Hicks, Jr.

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 26, Number 2 (1975)

Volume: 26

Number: 2