Superior Tree Identification and Seed Collection

Nicklos Dudley instructed a two-day class on four islands. Among the subjects in the class outline are: identifying high quality trees; finding and collecting good seed; harvesting from superior tree sources; tree genetics; and seed handling, storing, tracking, and identification.

The second day was spent in the field. While Acacia koa was the focus of this class, the principles of selection and seed collection are common to most forest trees.

Instructor:

Nicklos Dudley
Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center
99-193 'Aiea Heights Drive #300
'Aiea, HI 96701
phone: 808-486-5334
fax: 808-486-5020
ndudley@harc-hspa.com

Course Materials:

Appendix B: Guidelines for Selecting Superior Trees

Ground Covers for Hawaiian Forests
Author, Joseph deFrank

Introduction to Tree Seed Propagation

Low-Intensity Tree Breeding
Lindgren, D. Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology,
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, SE-901 83, Umea, Sweden;
1999

Outline of Tree Improvement Program

Seed Technology for Forestry in Hawaii
J.B. Friday, Department of Agronomy and Soil Science
U.H. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources
January 2000

Tree Improvement Topics