Co-Authors:
Heth, D., Dept. of Natural Resources (Forestry Section), ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan 50 250, Israel.
Fanger-Vexler, L., Dept. of Natural Resources (Forestry Section), ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan 50 250, Israel.
Reuveni, O., Dept. of Natural Resources (Forestry Section), ARO, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan 50 250, Israel.
Abstract:
Best coppice production is achieved in Israel by felling trees during March-May. Grafting to rejuvenate mature tissue is useful for producing cuttings to start a clonal line without damaging an elite tree. As a result of incompatibility, grafts started to die a short time after grafting, with an ultimate survival rate of approximately 15% after one year. Protecting the stockplants with polyethylene during winter increased their production. Open growing of stockplants and repeated pruning provided the largest number of cuttings at the least expense and effort. It is estimated that 10 000 stockplants per ha can produce more than 1 000 000 cuttings per year, yielding some 300 000 rooted plants. -Authors