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Seedling Quality Evaluation Services

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2004-2005 Annual Report

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NTC Accomplishments 2004-2005

  • The use of Nitroform and IBDU slow-release fertilizers to improve Douglas-fir seedling performance: Effect of rate and multiple-year applications
  • In-the-hole applications of fertilizers containing IBDU, Nitroform, or Nutralene at varying rates (aka “The Burn Study”)
  • Evaluation of a nutrient delivery system to improve growth of outplanted Douglas-fir seedlings in western Oregon
  • Effect of storage duration and temperature on seedling quality and field performance for fall-planted container seedlings cultured with blackout
  • Rapid Response Reforestation: Comparison of one-year-old stocktypes for fire restoration
  • Use of a microbial inoculant to promote growth and stimulate disease antagonists in conifer seedlings
  • Evaluation of plastic inserts for monitoring root development in container seedlings
  • Incidence of stem splitting in fall-transplanted Douglas-fir seedlings as influenced by nursery environment and culture
  • Effect of plant date and dormancy induction on Douglas-fir seedling field performance
  • Effect of plant date and tree shelters on seedling field performance in the eastern Washington cascades