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6 Cards in this Set
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describe 3 methods of storage at sites
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in a pod
well ventilated covered cool |
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2 unsuitable methods of storage at the site
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un covered
unventilated warm |
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poor storage ventilation
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this causes the trees to sweat and dehydrate, causing stress in the seedlings that can slow growth or even kill them
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causes and effects of damage to the pine seedlings through transport/handling/storage
-common causes of tree damage before planting |
poor ventilation and insulation
-careless handling of boxes and trees |
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benefits of machine cultivation
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improves soil drainage
-improves aeration -improves tree growth -improves tree survival -far more productive to plant -keeps tree stable -improves frost bite -more accessable |
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7 features of good quality seedlings
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stem is undamaged
-good tree form -fresh green needles -stem has a minimum legnth of 20cm -roots are damp and have good legnth. not too long tho -free of insect damage -mycorrhizas are on roots |
