TreeLines
January 2024 – 2nd Edition
Tree Seedlings Look The Same
All seedlings may appear similar at a glance – green tops with roots at the bottom. But distinguishing the genetics of a seedling solely through visual inspection is impossible.
So, how can you ensure you receive precisely what you paid for and achieve the expected results?
At ArborGen, we prioritize maintaining the chain of custody to guarantee that your investment aligns with your expectations. Our MCP® Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program incorporates multiple measures to ensure the delivery of only the highest quality hybrid seedlings.
Our process begins with the genetic fingerprinting of every tree in each seed orchard. We tag every bagged branch for our MCP to ensure that genetically elite males pollinate all flowers above the tag while the flowers below those tags remain open-pollinated. During MCP cone harvest, we meticulously collect cones/seeds above these tags, assuring you of the purest elite genetics possible. This tagging process is crucial to prevent the accidental mixing of MCP/CMP and OP, ensuring you do not pay MCP/CMP prices for OP genetics.
Does your seedling supplier implement such rigorous measures?
But the assurance doesn’t end there. We maintain stringent labeling and database information from the orchards to the nurseries, ensuring you receive the seedlings you ordered.
Recognizing that investing in advanced genetics seedlings is a significant decision, ArborGen aims to instill confidence in your investment.
That’s why we’ve developed a program that guarantees you receive precisely what you paid for – seedlings capable of significantly increasing the value of your property. With ArborGen’s MCP Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program, you can be confident that you are getting the best.
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North Carolina and Virginia
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Jason Cromer
Florida, Georgia
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Greg Hay
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