Effects of gamma radiation on juvenile and mature cuttings of Quaking Aspen

Authors

G.R. Stairs
R.M. Jeffers

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Forest Science

Volume

13

Issue

3

First Page

240

Last Page

245

Publication Date

1967

Abstract

The radiation treatments utilized did not increase the rooting response of mature cuttings of Populus tremuloides Michx.; in juvenile material the treatment generally resulted in lowered growth rate and rooting ability. A comparison of rooting abilities was made between juvenile shoots that were directly irradiated with shoots obtained from irradiated root pieces. A significant difference in response was obtained between the two groups at intermediate levels of exposure, although the lethal level was similar for both.

Recommended Citation

Stairs, G.R., Jeffers, R.M. 1967. Effects of gamma radiation on juvenile and mature cuttings of Quaking Aspen. Forest Science 13(3):240-245.