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Tropical Trees: A Practical Manual for Growing Good Nursery Stock   K A Longman Series name: Tropical Trees: Propagation and Planting Manuals Series number: 3 Size: unspecified ISSN: Categories: Agriculture and Environmental Issues, Tropical Trees, Propogation and Planting ISBN No: 978-0-85092-852-5 Format: Hardback Publication Date: 2002 Number of Pages: 226 Status: In stock Price: £ 15.99    [Currency converter]   Download a PDF with additional information for this publication Description This volume deals with the all-important stage of the tree nursery. It covers the factors which influence the successful establishment of stock including choosing a suitable site for a nursery, selecting appropriate genetic origins of seeds and cuttings, producing young trees with favourable root systems and building a well trained nursery team. Planning, setting up and running a tree nursery are covered in detail, with emphasis on points to look out for and the procedure to follow. Contents

 

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