The Radicle Underground

Start Date

12/04/2023

End Date

12/04/2023

Description

In this slide lecture, Dr. Peter Del Tredici explores the ecology and function of woody plant root systems as well as their diverse morphology. The fact that roots occur below ground means that people often make mistaken assumptions about their behavior. Understanding the reality of what is actually going on under ground will not only help people take better care of trees, but also enhance their appreciation of how forests work. The lecture will also cover the pros and cons of the various methods of "packaging" root systems used by commercial nurseries and the root pruning techniques for encouraging a successful transition into the real world. The final portion of the lecture will examine the essential contributions that symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi make in promoting the growth and survival of trees by facilitating nutrient cycling and connectivity with neighboring species.

Location

Renton, WA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

1. Obtain a better understanding of root systems to help people take better care of trees
2. Learn the pros and cons of the various methods of "packaging" root systems and the root pruning techniques for encouraging a successful transition into the real world.
3. Examine the essential contributions that symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi make in promoting the growth and survival of trees by facilitating nutrient cycling and connectivity with neighboring species.

Instructors

Dr. Peter Del Tredici, Harvard University

Course Codes

Provider

American Society of Consulting Arborists

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