Canadian Forest Service Publications
Forest tree seed production. 1985. Owens, J.N.; Blake, M.D. Canadian Forestry Service, Petawawa National Forestry Institute, Chalk River, Ontario. Information Report PI-X-53. 161 p.
Year: 1985
Issued by: National Capital Region
Catalog ID: 19992
Language: English
Series: Information Report (Petawawa)
Availability: PDF (download)
Abstract
This review describes the reproductive processes of most economically important north temperate conifer and harwood species. It contains essential background information needed by everyone concerned with seed production. The following topics are covered within a developmental framework: (1) variation in reproductive cycles; (2) times and patterns of floral initiative; (3) environmental factors affecting floral initiation; (4) floral induction and enhancement; (5) pollen and pollination; (6) gametophyte development and fertilization; and,(7) seed development. The physiology and ecology of these processes are examined and where possible cultural, physiological, and management techniques which have been shown to affect seed production are also discussed. A summary, and recommendations for future research, concludes each chapter.
Also available under the title:
Production de semences forestières
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