Fire stimulated germination: Effect of burning on germination of brush seed investigated in physiological study of chamise

Stone, E; Juhren, G

Fire stimulated germination: Effect of burning on germination of brush seed investigated in physiological study of chamise

Authors

Edward C. Stone
Gustaf Juhren

Authors Affiliations

Edward C. Stone is Assistant Professor of Forestry, University of California, Berkeley; Gustaf Juhren is Silviculturist, U. S. Forest Service, Flood Control Project, Pasadena, California.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 7(9):13-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v007n09p13. September 1953.

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Abstract

The successful use of fire to convert brush areas to agricultural uses is often dependent upon the prevention of subsequent establishment of brush from seed.

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