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Direct Sticking Through Plastic

Peel, B. D. R. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2006, 56:488-493. 2007.

There never seems to be much time for detailed analysis or rigorous experimentation. Empirical study has its merits, though, so I decided to base my presentation on our recent trials involving field propagation of some native plants from hardwood cuttings using plastic mulch. Success of the trials would be determined by whether gains could be accomplished in the following three areas: improved ability to supply our niche market, controlling of costs, and reduction in the use of chemicals.


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Author(s): B. D. R. Peel

Section: Vegetative Propagation and Tissue Culture