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Cone Storage and Seed Quality in Longleaf Pine

Informally Refereed

Abstract

Immature cones of longleaf pine (Pinus palustris Mill.) can be stored for at least 5 weeks without adversely affecting extraction or seed quality. Cone moisture should be below 50 percent before using heat to open cones.

Citation

Bonner, F.T. 1987. Cone Storage and Seed Quality in Longleaf Pine. Res. Note SO-341. New Orleans, LA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Forest Experiment Station. 4 p.
Citations
https://www.fs.usda.gov/research/treesearch/1711