Effects of Temporal Dynamics, Nut Weight and Nut Size on Growth of American Chestnut, Chinese Chestnut and Backcross Generations in a Commercial Nursery

Blight-resistant American chestnut (Castanea dentata) may soon be commercially available, but few studies have tested methods to produce high quality seedlings that will be competitive after planting. This study evaluated the performance of one American, one Chinese (C. mollissima), one second-gener...

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Main Authors: Cornelia C. Pinchot, Stacy L. Clark, Scott E. Schlarbaum, Arnold M. Saxton, Shi-Jean S. Sung, Frederick V. Hebard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/6/5/1537