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Allyl Alcohol for Weed Control in Forest Nurseries

Chemical weed killers have been a boon to forest nurserymen in these days of high labor costs. So far mineral spirits have been the most useful herbicides in conifer nurseries, but they have some drawbacks. It appears that mineral spirits may damage young conifers during the first 10 to 30 days after their emergence from the soil. Some species, such as white spruce, are sensitive even longer. Others, such as larches and most broadleaf species, do not tolerate mineral spirit sprays. Therefore, there is need for some other chemical which will control weeds but not harm the tree seedlings.


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Author(s): J. H. Stoeckeler, Eugene I. Roe, Robert O. Sowash

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Issue 7 (1951)