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Current Tree Improvement Research at the University of Illinois

Major emphasis at the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station has been on species adaptation studies. Principal efforts have been directed toward the determination of the suitability of conifers for reforestation of abandoned farm lands and for afforestation in the Prairie Region. Exotic and western conifers have generally performed poorly in Illinois plantations. Current work is therefore largely directed toward ascertaining the site requirements of northern pines and southern pines, and how far south and north, respectively, of their natural ranges these species can be planted safely.


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Author(s): Jalmer J. Jokela

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Central States Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1959