Author:
Murithi Angaine Peter,Adongo Onyango Alice,Owino Jesse
Abstract
Pinus patula and Cupressus lusitanica are key commercial forestry plantation species introduced in Kenya. There are many uses for these species in industry creating a huge demand for their products. The demand has caused increased plantation establishment with seed as the major source of propagule. The many developments in the forestry sector have led to the need for low energy rapid extraction technique that improve seed quantity and quality from the available sources. There have been developments in improving extraction and quality which offer an opportunity for better seed collection and handling techniques for these conifers. This chapter will focus on improvement of seed production and handling of the two conifers that aids in the design of low energy-intensive methods that reduce the duration for extraction, optimize seed yield and enhance seed quality.
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