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The Value of Insect Control in Seed Orchards: Some Economic and Biological Considerations

There are more than 6000 acres of clonal pine seed orchards in the southern United States, with additional acreage being established each year. The projected capital value, at age 18, of the orchards already established, is estimated at over 30 million dollars. For the orchardist managing these valuable pieces of forest real estate a critical facet of his job is the protection of the orchard and its annual crop of superior seed from devastating insect attacks. To meet this responsibility the seed orchardist has to decide whether or not to use insect control measures,and asks himself the question, "What will insect control buy for me in my orchard?"


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Author(s): Gary L. DeBarr

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1971