Potencjał wzrostowy korzeni sadzonek sosny zwyczajnej, świerka pospolitego i modrzewia europejskiego

The paper is an attempt to determine the testing standard of root growth potential of European tree species: pine, spruce and larch. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse during the dormancy season (February−March). The experimental variants consisted of two methods of seedling storage: the cold store and traditional storage pit. The obtained results revealed that the tested species had poor root growth capacity when compared to Burdett scale and their response range is between 0 and 3. It was noted that the storage method stimulates root production. As a rule the seedlings stored in the pit had higher root growth response than those stored in the cold store.