Development of sessile oak [Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.] seed coating material against rodents and evaluation of its performance on seed germination and emergence
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Tarih
2025
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CZECH ACADEMY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Protecting sessile oak [Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.] seeds from rodents is crucial to ensure successful germination and emergence in activities such as artificial regeneration, afforestation, and seedling production. This study examined the effects of 12 natural or nature-identical substances, believed to have repellent properties, on the germination, emergence, and survival of sessile oak acorns under both laboratory and field conditions. Acorns were coated using a diatomaceous clay-based pellet system, and a Y-maze experiment was conducted to evaluate rodent behaviour. As a result of the research, among the tested substances, Ferulago confusa and Foeniculum vulgare were recommended as rodent repellents due to their success in laboratory and field trials. Diesel fuel + hair, a conventional repellent, showed poor performance and is not recommended. This study underscores the potential efficacy of natural or nature-identical coatings for protecting seeds from pests in forestry applications.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
acorn, afforestation, repellent, seed coating, sowing
Kaynak
Journal of Forest Science
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Q3
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Q2
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Tandoğan, M., Özdemir, M., Aslan, V., Hacıyusufoğlu, A. F., Ayhan Kul, A., Şen, E., Atmaca, S. (2025). Development of sessile oak [Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.] seed coating material against rodents and evaluation of its performance on seed germination and emergence. Journal of Forest Science, 71(9), 417-425. 10.17221/42/2025-JFS
