Survey of Viability of Indigenous Grasses, Forbs, and Shrubs: Techniques of Initial Acquisition and Treatment for Propagation in Preparation for Future Land Reclamation in the Fort Union Basin. Annual Progress Report, June 1, 1979

摘要

A broad range of interactions relative to the basic biology of plant species indigenous to Southeastern Montana is covered. The following subjects are discussed: seed dormancy; drought and salt stress effects on germination and seedling emergence; preconditioning of seed; seedling emergence and establishment under field planting; competition study; and rooting study of selected species. Many species investigated under this project have been found to possess a high potential for reestablishment on topsoiled coal mine spoils. (ERA citation 05:021189)