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Flower Stimulation in Pinus Strobus L.

The increasing awareness of the necessity for using seed of known provenance in reforestation has prompted considerable research on the management of seed orchards and seed production areas. However, some means are necessary to ensure abundant seed crops each year. A good flower crop is a necessary prerequisite., In breeding programs stimulation of early sexual maturity of the trees is also desirable. Most of the work undertaken in flower stimulation in this country has been with the southern pines and Douglas-fir. Success with these species has been encouraging. This paper is a progress report on flower induction in eastern white pine, Pinus strobus L.


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Author(s): George R. Stephens, Jr.

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Northeastern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1960