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Fifteen-Year Performance of Eastern White Pine Seed Source Tests in the Lower Ohio Valley

White pines originating in 16 stands throughout the natural range were outplanted in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. The ranking of the seed sources by growth rate has changed little at successive measurement dates and is also consistent among the three plantations. An extensive collection zone is recommended for white pine seed to be used in Ohio Valley plantings.


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Author(s): David T. Funk, Rufus H. Allen, Jr., Robert D. Williams

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Central States Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1974