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Electrophoresis Separation of General Protein and Isoenzymes of Black Cherry Seed

In addition to seed source studies, biosystematic investigations which describe patterns of variation through comparative anatomy, morphology, biochemistry or related disciplines, provide valuable data on the geographic variation of a given species. In 1966, a comprehensive study of black cherry (Prunus serotina Ehrh.) was initiated at West Virginia University. Initially, seeds from 33 widely separated areas throughout the black cherry range were collected, studied, and planted. Geographic differences in seed characteristics were found (Cech and Kitzmiller, 1968). Several out plantings have been made for future analyses.


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Author(s): Ralph A. Lewis, Franklin C. Cech

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1969