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Stem Splitting and Cankering in Pacific Northwest Douglas-fir Seedlings

Haase, D., Khadduri, N., and Landis, T. Tree Planters' Notes 52(1):9-11. 2007.

Stem splitting, most likely due to rapid seedling growth, can lead to significant nursery losses if the splits become cankered from secondary infection. This paper describes the incidence and pattern of stem splitting and cankering. In addition, we offer discussion about the causes and control of stem splitting and cankering.


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Author(s): Diane L. Haase, Nabil Khadduri, Thomas D. Landis

Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volume 52, Number 1 (2007)

Section: 2

Volume: 52

Number: 1