Open AccessGrowth of Douglas-Fir and Ponderosa Pine Seedlings with Foliar Applications of Methanol and Ethanol
Author(s) -
Gladwin Joseph,
Rick G. Kelsey
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
western journal of applied forestry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1938-3770
pISSN - 0885-6095
DOI - 10.1093/wjaf/14.4.183
Subject(s) - douglas fir , methanol , pinus <genus> , ethanol , horticulture , botany , growing season , agronomy , zoology , forestry , chemistry , environmental science , biology , geography , organic chemistry
To test whether methanol or ethanol stimulated growth of coast Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii vat. menziesii) or ponderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) seedlings, we sprayed concentrations of 1 to 10% (v/v) on the foliage twice a week for 13 wk during the growing season. Foliar applications of methanol and ethanol neither significantly stimulated nor inhibited growth, and signs of damage at these concentrations were lacking. West. J. Appl. For. 14(4):183-185.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom