Root ages of advance hardwood reproduction

Advance reproduction is important in naturally regenerating stands of hardwood tree species. Well established root systems are considered essential in assuring such regeneration. This paper reports results from four studies conducted in northern West Virginia, U.S.A., that obtained data on the ages...

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Published in:Forest ecology and management 1984-01, Vol.8 (3), p.293-298
Main Authors: Tryon, E.H., Powell, Douglas S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agronomy. Soil science and plant productions
Biological and medical sciences
Cropping systems. Cultivation. Soil tillage
Forest management. Stand types and stand dynamics. Silvicultural treatments. Tending of stands. Natural regeneration
Forestry
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General agronomy. Plant production
Tillage. Tending. Growth control
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Summary:Advance reproduction is important in naturally regenerating stands of hardwood tree species. Well established root systems are considered essential in assuring such regeneration. This paper reports results from four studies conducted in northern West Virginia, U.S.A., that obtained data on the ages and diameters of roots of nine hardwood species. Samples were taken from understory trees with maximum diameters below the root collar of 5.08 cm. We found that ages ranged from 1 to 50 years and averaged 12.6; diameters ranged from 0.15 to 5.03 cm and averaged 0.76 cm. Indications are that root systems of advance reproduction may often exceed the 50 years of age documented.
ISSN:0378-1127
1872-7042
DOI:10.1016/0378-1127(84)90061-6