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Seed matters 5 : lodgepole and jack pine seed treatments for greenhouse sowing

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The Alberta Tree Improvement & Seed Centre conducted a germination trial to provide statistically sound evidence and determine any significant effects of stratification treatments on final... More ≫

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The Alberta Tree Improvement & Seed Centre conducted a germination trial to provide statistically sound evidence and determine any significant effects of stratification treatments on final seedling numbers, germination rates or vigour for lodgepole pine, jack pine and their hybrid populations. The goal is to provide data to support generalized recommended method(s) for each or both species so nurseries can make an informed choice in their future sowing protocols to help maximize seedling production and minimize seed use and cost to seed owners.

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Seed matters 6 : greenhouse temperatures for sowing Alberta pines and spruce

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A trial was conducted at the Alberta Tree Improvement and Seed Centre (ATISC) to obtain a full temperature range for seed germination in each of the three most common reforestation species in... More ≫

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A trial was conducted at the Alberta Tree Improvement and Seed Centre (ATISC) to obtain a full temperature range for seed germination in each of the three most common reforestation species in Alberta. The results and interpretations may be useful to help greenhouse managers minimize costs and make decisions on temperature settings and sowing times. They may also aid seed owners and growers in increasing seedling production levels when dealing with ageing seed lots.

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