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Survival of Planted Oak Seedlings is Improved by Herbaceous Weed Control

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Andrew W. Ezell ,
Jimmie L. Yeiser  and
Larry R. Nelson
Andrew W. Ezell*
Affiliation:
Department of Forestry, Box 9681, Mississippi State University, MS 39762
Jimmie L. Yeiser
Affiliation:
Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, Box 6109, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX 75962
Larry R. Nelson
Affiliation:
Department of Forest Resources, 272 Lehotsky Hall, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634
*
Corresponding author's E-mail: aezell@cfr.msstate.edu
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Abstract

Sulfometuron was applied at 0.1, 0.15, and 0.2 kg ai/ha over the top of oak seedlings. Three separate field studies were completed. In 1997, 0.1 and 0.2 kg ai/ha was applied PRE over six oak species. In 1998 and 1999, 0.1 and 0.15 kg ai/ha were applied PRE and 0.1 kg ai/ha was applied POST over two species of oaks. Results demonstrate that first-year survival of oak seedlings is greater in areas which receive competition control. Survival was 21 to 44% greater in treated areas as compared to nontreated areas. Observations indicate that survival differences are increased in droughty years. Competition control appears essential to obtaining desirable levels of survival when oak seedlings are planted in areas with established herbaceous competition.

Keywords

Sulfometuron, oak, Quercus sppOaksreforestationsurvival
Type
Research
Information
Weed Technology , Volume 21 , Issue 1 , March 2007 , pp. 175 - 178
Copyright
Copyright © Weed Science Society of America 

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