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Seedling Root Targets

Haase, D. L. IN: National Proceedings: Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations — 2010, p. 80-82. Riley, L.E., Haase, D.L. and Pinto, J.R. technical coordinators. USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Proceedings RMRS-P-65. 2011.

Roots are critical to seedling performance after outplanting. Although root quality is not as quick and simple to measure as shoot quality, target root characteristics should be included in any seedling quality assessment program. This paper provides a brief review of root characteristics most commonly targeted for operational seedling production. These are: root mass (with special attention to shoot:root), root fibrosity, root length, root form, and root growth potential.


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Author(s): Diane L. Haase

Publication: National Nursery Proceedings - 2010

Event: Joint Meeting of the Western Forest and Conservation Nursery Association and Forest Nursery Association of British Columbia Target Seedling Symposium
2010 - Portland, Oregon