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Maximum Taxol yields in Taxus Brevifolia
Purpose
1) Quantitative and qualitative analysis of taxol and taxol derivatives from needles and bark of mature yew trees to determine if phenology, environmental conditions or penetic difference affect taxol production. 2) Cultural treatments (hedging and bran
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Forest Science OSU & PNW Research Station
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Air layering of Pacific Yew
Purpose
A small number (20-60) of vigorous Pacific Yew branches will be girdled about 12" from the end. Half will be randomly selected for treatment with "Rootone". Half will be left untreated. All will be packed with moist sphagnum moss and wrapped in plastic
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Pacific Northwest Research Station
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Growth inhibitors of Pacific Yew
Purpose
This project will try to determine if Pacific Yew produces compound such as diterpene, taxol, that regulate or alter the growth patterns of the soil microflora.The project will take soil samples from under an established yew tree, an established douglas f
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