Characteristics of reproductive biology forLarix originating in Japan

Abstract

The paper summarized the life cycle, environmental features and distributions ofLarix origination in Japan. The time of blooming and fruiting and the ways of cone collection and seeds storage were introduced. The treating methods of seeds germination and the sowing time for both Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi Carr) and Dahurian larch (Larix gmelinii var.japonica Pilger) were discussed.

Keywords

Reproductive biology / Larix kaempferr / Larix gmelinii

References

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[2] Farjon A. Pinaceae, 1990 Konigstein: Koeltz Scientific Books