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The physiological basis of containerised tree seedling `transplant shock': a review
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-16, 20:12 authored by Dugald CloseDugald Close, Christopher BeadleChristopher Beadle, Brown, PHTree seedlings are planted on sites of widely differing climatic, edaphic and vegetative characteristics. Seedling transplant shock, defined as seedling mortality or impaired growth soon after planting, has been reported across this spectrum of planting conditions. Thus, transplant shock is used to describe a phenomenon that embraces many distinct physiological responses to stress. This review lists and discusses the potential sources of transplant shock for containerised tree seedlings and suggests options for minimising its detrimental effects for a range of specific causes. Through an understanding of the physiological basis underlying transplant shock under a given set of conditions, it may be possible to eliminate, or at least minimise, the effects of transplant shock on containerised tree seedlings soon after planting.
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Publication title
Australian ForestryVolume
68Pagination
113-121ISSN
0004-9158Department/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
Institute of Foresters of AustraliaPlace of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
- Restricted