Germination and seedling growth of holm oak (Quercus ilex L.): effects of provenance, temperature, and radicle pruning

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Germination and seedling growth of holm oak (Quercus ilex L.): effects of provenance, temperature, and radicle pruning

iForest - Biogeosciences and Forestry, Volume 7, Issue 2, Pages 103-109 (2014)
doi: https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor0967-007
Published: Dec 18, 2013 - Copyright © 2014 SISEF

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This study tested acorn characteristics and the germination behavior of different provenances of Holm oak (Quercus ilex L.) and the effects of radicle clipping of germinated acorns on 1-0 year-old seedling morphology and their field performances. The results revealed that all acorn characteristics among different provenances were significant. Quercus ilex acorns germinated well at alternating temperatures of 20/10 ºC compared to a constant 20 ºC temperature. Radicle clipping of Q. ilex significantly increased the shoot height and root collar diameter. The average number of main roots resulting from radicle clipping was 2.8 times more than unclipped treatment. The results can contribute to nursery practices and artificial regeneration of this species.

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Holm Oak, Seed Germination, Radicle Pruning, Quercus ilex, Sowing, Artificial Regeneration

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Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry, Istanbul University, TR-34473, Bahcekoy, Istanbul (Turkey)

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Servet Caliskan
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Caliskan S (2014). Germination and seedling growth of holm oak (Quercus ilex L.): effects of provenance, temperature, and radicle pruning. iForest 7: 103-109. - doi: 10.3832/ifor0967-007

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Received: Feb 05, 2013
Accepted: Jul 31, 2013

First online: Dec 18, 2013
Publication Date: Apr 02, 2014
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