The chlorophyll fluorescence measurement technique can be used for evaluating
photosynthetic functions of plants without actually sampling the plants. In this study, we …

Stockplants of Triplochiton scleroxylon were grown in controlled-environment cabinets at the
Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, Edinburgh, to test the effects of stockplant illumination on the …

Influence of season of the year, cutting week within a propagation cycle (number of weeks
from which a stock plant has been harvested), stock plant age, and rooting compound on …

After cold storage, conifer seedlings in British Columbia are tested for field growth potential
before planting. We compared three tests of performance potential using container-grown …

Picea abies (L.) Karst. plants, propagated by cuttings, were subjected to one night of
freezing temperatures (‐5° C), high irradiance (1 200 or 1 800 μmol m− 2 s− 1), or freezing …

Forest planting stock must be capable of high rates of survival and good field performance to
justify the expense of reforestation efforts. Seedling grading standards have improved the …

Extending the season of production and improving the scheduling of ornamental crops are
key commercial objectives for nurserymen. In some woody species, the period in which …

The Importance of Soil pH in Horticulture. It is generally accepted that conditions of optimal
soil pH exist for individual plant species, and that tolerances vary among species and …

BroccoliGreen Duke'plantlets, which were ready for transplanting after 2 weeks of
photoautotrophic (sugar-free) culture under the conditions of 1100 μmol· mol–1 CO 2 …