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Soilless Container System Developed For Growing Conifer Seedlings

The reasons for developing an economical and biologically sound procedure for field planting container-grown conifers within a few months of seed germination have been presented elsewhere by others, including the authors (1,2,4,5,6). Some advantages and potential uses of container planting are summarized below: Potential uses Reforestation Erosion control Seed orchard development Genetics research Wildlife food plantings


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Author(s): Donald P. White, G. Schneider

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 23, Number 1 (1972)

Volume: 23

Number: 1