Stock Production Research in Canada: A Historical Perspective

The development of stock production research in Canada is described, within the context of the Canadian federated system of government. The first two full-time career researchers in stock production started in the fifties and were employed by provincial governments. At that time, most of the research was on bareroot stock. The development of containerized stock production in Canada is briefly described, as well as the impact container stock has had on the stock production scene. Some of the more prominent findings in stock production research on such topics as storage, fertilization, frost hardiness, photoperidicity and root growth are briefly discussed. Concern over governmental funding is also expressed.