New approaches to the in vitro propagation of deciduous trees

This report provides practical recommendations for using individual plant trays in in-vitro propagation of deciduous trees. Sterile substrate trays enhance acclimatization, while dormancy induction and storage techniques increase production flexibility. The technology is especially suited for seasonally growing trees like bird cherry and hybrid larch. The project, active from 2016–2018 and 2019–2022, aimed to improve competitiveness in nursery stock production in Thuringia. Supported by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), it involved partners including Baumschulen Oberdora GmbH, TM Zierpflanzen GmbH, and ThüringenForst. The final report was published in August 2022.