Two seed sources of Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii
(Mirb.) Franco) seedlings were grown under several environments
in controlled growth chambers and in a natural environment. All
seedlings were grown for six months and then harvested.
One purpose of this study was to observe environmental influences
on the anatomy of the needle....
Several hundred two year old Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga
menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) seedlings were planted in an enclosure
designed to permit control of soil moisture. The seedlings came
from five seed sources in southern Oregon and one seed source in
northwestern Oregon. Mortality terminal and lateral budburst,
and soil moisture were recorded...