The effects of pre-hardening fertilization and autumn fertilization on seedling growth have
been studied separately, but studies on their combined effects are relatively scarce. We …

As the main forestry species in the Canary Islands (Spain), Pinus canariensis is frequently
used in afforestation programs. Several nursery techniques are commonly employed to …

Despite evidences that Holm oak has a high plasticity and great adaptability, there is limited
or contradictory knowledge of the morphological and physiological variability of this species …

Exponential fertilization has been regarded as an important technique for improving
seedling growth and enlarging internal nutrients reserve. However, the effects of exponential …

Exponential fertilization during the pre-hardening stage and fall fertilization during the
hardening stage have each been used independently to nutrient load seedlings. However …

Rooting space is considered as a resource in plants, but comparative studies on the
biomass allocation plasticity in response to rooting volume (RV) are rare. We compared …

Forest restoration projects with Holm oak (Quercus ilex) have had limited success, mostly
due to water stress after planting and poor plant quality. Recent studies indicated that large …

In this paper we explore ways of improving the field performance of oak plantations for the
regeneration of open woodlands in Mediterranean environments. Using the evergreen …

Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. glauca (Mayr) Franco), and western larch (Larix
occidentalis Nutt.) are species of ecological and commercial importance that occur …

Planting high‐quality seedlings with desirable growth attributes are associated with
successful survival and growth performance following outplanting. Considering that most …