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Physiological and cultural conditions affecting postharvest handling of bare-root nursery plants

Creator:

Englert, John M.

Abstract:

Nursery plants are often harvested, stored, and shipped bare-root for easier and more economical handling. Some species of woody and herbaceous perennials are less tolerant of postharvest handling than others. Desiccation stress during the handling of bare-root plants has been identified as a major problem contributing to poor survival and...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis