Propagation of Indigenous Lingonberry Species for Sustainable Development

1998 Annual Report for FW98-064

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1998: $5,000.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2004
Region: Western
State: Alaska
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Propagation of Indigenous Lingonberry Species for Sustainable Development

Summary

This project proposes to find and select lingonberries from wild stands adapted to the short growing season in Alaska. Plants with good fruit and rhizome production will be propagated through tissue culture to provide additional plants for the development of a full-fledged commercial operation.