Effect of storage temperature and duration on cold hardiness and dormancy of northern red oak seedlings: use of the electrolyte leakage procedure

摘要: Electrolyte leakage (EL) has successfully predicted cold hardiness of conifer seedlings in both research and commercial settings. EL also been performed experimentally on European hardwood species. The objective our study was to determine if further refinement adjustment methodology account for the unique characteristics (e.g., seasonal loss leaves) would result a rapid, accurate approach assessing hardiness, dormancy, performance potential.