Root Morphology and Growth of Bare-Root Seedlings of Oregon White Oak
Root morphology and stem size were evaluated as predictors of height and basal-area growth (measured at groundline) of 1-1 Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana Dougl. ex Hook.) seedlings planted in raised beds with or without an additional irrigation treatment. Seedlings were classified into three root classes based on a visual assess- ment of the fibrosity of their root systems. Early-season and late-season height and basal-area growth differed significantly among root classes after accounting for initial seedling size. Irrigation significantly increased late-season height growth, but not the other growth increments. Rec- ommendations are made for grading seedlings to increase the growth of those that are outplanted.
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Author(s): Peter J. Gould, Constance A. Harrington
Publication: Tree Planters' Notes - Volumes 53, Number 2 (2009)
Volume: 53
Number: 2
