Sprouting Ability of Longleaf Pine

Key Points

• Grass-stage seedlings of longleaf pine showed significantly higher sprouting ability compared to height-growth counterparts.
• Sprouts were observed on about three times as many grass-stage seedlings, indicating a clear difference in growth response.
• Sprouting ability was not observed in saplings, highlighting a critical phase in longleaf pine life cycles.
• This study on longleaf pine regeneration emphasizes the importance of seedling stage for forest management and restoration.