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Proceedings of the 8. international christmas tree research & extension conference Thomsen, Iben Margrete; Rasmussen, Hanne Nina; Sørensen, Johanne Margrethe Møller Publication date: 2008 Document version Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record Citation for published version (APA): Thomsen, I. M., Rasmussen, H. N., & Sørensen, J. M. M. (Eds.) (2008). Proceedings of the 8. international christmas tree research & extension conference Forest & Landscape, University of Copenhagen. Download date: 09. okt.. 2021 Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference FOREST & LANDSCAPE WORKING PAPERS 26 / 2008 By Iben M. Thomsen, Hanne N. Rasmussen & Johanne M. Sørensen (Eds.) Title Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference IUFRO Working Unit 2.02.09 - Christmas Trees Hotel Bogense Kyst, Denmark, August 12th - 18th, 2007 Held by Forest & Landscape Denmark and Danish Christmas Tree Growers’ Association Editors Iben Margrete Thomsen Hanne N. Rasmussen Johanne Møller Sørensen Publisher Forest & Landscape Denmark University of Copenhagen Hørsholm Kongevej 11 DK-2970 Hørsholm Tel. +45 3533 1500 [email protected] Series-title and no. Forest & Landscape Working Papers no. 26-2008 published on www.SL.life.ku.dk also available at www.ps-xmastree.dk and www.iufro.org ISBN 978-87-7903-342-9 Citation Thomsen, I.M., Rasmussen, H.N. & Sørensen, J.M. (Eds.) 2008: Proceedings of the 8th International Christmas Tree Research and Extension Conference. Forest & Landscape Working Papers No. 26- 2008, 145 pp. Forest & Landscape Denmark, Hørsholm. Citation allowed with clear source indication Written permission is required if you wish to use Forest & Landscape’s name and/or any part of this report for sales and advertising purposes. Christmas Tree Research and Extention Conference During August 2007, the University of Copenhagen’s Forest & Landscape Denmark in collaboration with the Danish Christmas Tree Growers’ Association hosted the 8th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference. Nearly 50 professionals who support the Christmas tree industry attended representing eleven countries: Austria, Belgium, Canada, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Norway, and the USA. A total of 28 talks and 21 posters embodying a wide array of research and extension topics related to Christmas trees and greenery were presented. Three field excursions were also integrated into the program including a day-long visit to Langesø Fair, an impressive Christmas tree trade show. Although this group has met periodically since 1987, this conference was our first since organizing as the IUFRO Christmas Tree Working Unit 2.02.09. Operating under the auspices of IUFRO has provided more visibility to our efforts. Additionally, we are taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a unit web site and are initiating a unit newsletter to better communicate among ourselves during the time lapse between our biennial conferences. Congratulations are due to our conference hosts for planning and implementing such a successful and flawless event. The idyllic coastal location of Bogense, the informative technical and poster sessions, the wonderful food and drink, the stimulating field excursions, and especially the collegiality among the attendees combined to make for both an educational and memorable conference. We are all looking forward to the 9th International Christmas Tree Research & Extension Conference which will be hosted by our Oregon State University colleagues in Fall 2009. John Frampton, Coordinator Chal Landgren, Deputy Ulrik Bräuner Nielsen, Deputy IUFRO Christmas Tree Working Unit 2.02.09 Participants at conference in Bogense I II Christmas Tree Research and Extention Conference Table of contents Foreword I Table of contents III Conference program IV List of participants VIII Abstracts of presentations and posters Breeding (presentations) 1 Breeding, Propagation, Nutrients (posters) 14 Propagation (presentations) 31 Growth Conditions (presentations) 33 Tree Health (presentations) 42 Weeds (presentations) 58 Cultivation techniques (presentations) 61 Market and Economy (presentations) 73 Tree Health, Cultivation Techniques, Market and Economy (posters) 85 Excursions Clausholm 113 Rye 120 Silkeborg 129 Næsbyholm 135 Gl. Kirstineberg 139 Langesoe Fair and Business Meeting 143 III Christmas Tree Research and Extention Conference Conference Program Monday, August 13 Talk Session: Breeding p 1 Initial steps in the improvement of Abies balsamea var. phanerolepis (Canaan fir). Ricky M. Bates Provenance and progeny growth and postharvest needle retention test results from Nordmann (Abies nordmanniana) and Turkish fir (A. bornmuelleriana) trials in Oregon and Washington. Chal Landgren, Gary Chastagner, Kathy Riley Genetic variation in the economic value of Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) Christmas trees in North Carolina, USA. John Frampton, Fikret Isik, AnneMargaret Braham Breeding and Seed Source Management of Abies Species with DNA markers. Ole K. Hansen Results from 15 years of breeding for improved quality of Christmas trees and greenery in Denmark. Ulrik Bräuner Nielsen Possibility of the Hybrid Fir Research Use in Christmas Tree Production. Jaroslav Kobliha, Vladimír Janeček Poster Session: Breeding, Propagation, Nutrients p 14 High throughput DNA Sequencing of Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) Ross Whetten, John Frampton A collection of Turkish (Abies bornmuelleriana) and Trojan (Abies equi-trojani) Fir seeds. John Frampton, Fikret Isik The Selection of Coniferous Species for Christmas Tree Plantations in Latvia. Mudrite Daugaviete, Monika Martinova Initiation of somatic embryogenesis from young and adult material of Abies nordmanniana Jean-Pierre Misson, Philippe Druart Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana) grown in chelator-buffered nutrient solution with different combinations of Ca and Mg Peder Lombnæs, Venche Talgø, Arne Stensvand Evaluation of needle nutritional status in a Christmas tree fertilization and water manipulation experiment. Lars Bo Pedersen, Morten Ingerslev, Claus Jerram Christensen Seasonal change in Noble Fir, Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Turkish Fir, and Nordmann Fir needle nutrient concentration. John Hart, Chal Landgren, Rick Fletcher IV Christmas Tree Research and Extention Conference Talk Session: Propagation p 31 Current accomplishments in propagating A. nordmanniana at the CRA W. Jean-Pierre Misson, Philippe Druart Integration of biotechnology, robot technology and visualisation technology for development of methods for automated mass production of elite trees. Jens Find Talk Session: Growth Conditions p 33 Effects of split fertilization on a coarse sandy soil as affected by climate manipulation and water accessibility. Lars Bo Pedersen, Claus Jerram Christensen, Morten Ingerslev Canopy Temperature as Crop Water Stress Indicator in Irrigated Fraser fir (Abies fraseri). Pascal Nzokou, Nicholas Gooch Cold Hardiness and Morphological Characterization of Containerized Conifers Used as Live Christmas Trees. Pascal Nzokou, Nicholas Gooch, Bert Cregg Warm temperature spells affect dormancy and cold hardening in Abies procera and A. nordmanniana. Christian Nørgaard Nielsen, Hanne N. Rasmussen Tuesday, August 14 Clausholm Castle p 113 Field experiments and production: fertilizing, growth regulations, noble fir plus-trees. – Lars Geil (Forest Consultant), Ulrik Bräuner Nielsen, Lars Bo Petersen Rye p 120 Christmas Tree Production, Nutrients, Top Stop Tongs. Lars Geil (Top-Stop Nipper Specialist), Lars Bo Pedersen, Claus Jerram Christensen, Morten Ingerslev Silkeborg p 129 Abies lasiocarpa provenances. – Christian Qvortrup (State Forest District), Ole K. Hansen, Ulrik Bräuner Nielsen Wednesday, August 15 Talk Session: Tree Health p 42 Challenges to managing Phytophthora root rot in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. Lynn Wunderlich, Gary Chastagner Risk of spread of Phytophthora ramorum in Christmas trees. Gary Chastagner, Kathy Riley, Norm Dart Delphinella abietis and Herpotrichia parasitica cause needle damage in Norwegian Christmas tree plantations. Venche Talgø, Arne Stensvand Risk evaluation of Pucciniastrum epilobii rust attacks on Nordmann Fir, Abies nordmanniana. Iben M. Thomsen V Christmas Tree Research and Extention Conference Talk Session: Weeds p 58 Monitoring Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) growth to determine safe timing of glyphosate applications. Jeffrey Owen, Doug Hundley Ground cover suppression in North Carolina Fraser Fir production. Douglas Hundley, J. C. Neal Comparison of integrated weed management strategies in Christmas tree plantations. Michael W. Marshall, B.H. Zandstra, R.J. Richardson Talk Session: Cultivation techniques p 61 Growth and physiology of newly planted Fraser fir (Abies fraseri) and Colorado blue spruce (Picea pungens) in response to mulch. Bert Cregg, Ron Goldy, Pascal Nzokou Using phenology to improve establishment in A. nordmanniana Christmas tree production in Denmark – a practical approach. Steen Sørensen Leader control on noble (Abies procera) and Nordmann fir (Abies nordmanniana) using NAA. Chal Landgren, Rick Fletcher, Mike Bondi, Joe Cacka, Manuela Huso Chemical and Mechanical Methods to Reduce Leader Growth in Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri). Liz Aspinwall, John Frampton, Eric Hinesley, AnneMargaret Braham Test of various NAA-products for leader control on Nordmann Fir. Paul Christensen Talk Session: Market and Economy p 73 Christmas trees IN Denmark. Kaj Østergaard, Claus Jerram Christensen The Production of Christmas