The American Chestnut

Item sets: The Sphex Club Papers; Jones Memorial Library Manuscripts Collection

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Identifier: JML.MS1133-0376
Barcode: JML.MS1133-0376
Title: The American Chestnut
Description: Dr. David Frantz's lecture, "The American Chestnut," discusses the history, significance, and efforts to restore the American Chestnut (ACN). The paper covers the tree's ecological and economic roles, the devastation caused by chestnut blight, and current restoration strategies, including breeding programs and genetic engineering. It highlights the challenges and controversies in reviving this foundational species, emphasizing the potential benefits and ongoing efforts despite opposition.
Date: 7 September 2023
Creator: Frantz, David W.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Frantz, David W.; American Chestnut; chestnut blight; The American Chestnut Foundation; SUNY-ESF
Location: Lynchburg, Va.
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Frantz, David W.; George M. Jones Library Association