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Asexual Vs. Sexual Propagation Of Quaking Aspen, Robert B. Campbell Jr.
Asexual Vs. Sexual Propagation Of Quaking Aspen, Robert B. Campbell Jr.
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ABSTRACT: Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.)
regenerates almost exclusively by root suckers in the
western United States, even though female clones
produce abundant viable seed. During the past decade,
interest in propagating aspen for use as an
ornamental and for revegetation of forest land has
increased. To satisfy these diverse needs for aspen
planting stock, nurserymen have a choice between
sexual and asexual propagation. Criteria for clone
selection, suggestions for root and seed collection
and storage, propagation techniques, and the
advantages of both sexual and asexual propagation are
discussed.