Publications – Dave Simpson

Last updated on January 30, 2024

This researcher no longer works for the B.C. Government.

Publications

Research papers listed in order of publication date.

2006 to 2010:

2007:

  • L'Hirondelle, S.J., D.G. Simpson, and W.D. Binder. 2007. Chlorophyll fluorescence, root growth potential, and stomatal conductance as estimates of field performance potential in conifer seedlings. New Forests 34(3):235-251.

2006:

2000 to 2005:

2005:

  • Bulmer, C.E. and D.G. Simpson. 2005. Soil compaction and water content as factors affecting the growth of lodgepole pine seedlings on sandy clay loam soil. Can. J. Soil Sci. 85(5):667-679.

2004:

2000:

1999 and earlier:

1999:

  • Simpson, D.G., W.D. Binder, and S.J. L'Hirondelle. 1999. Paper Birch Genecology and Physiology: Spring Dormancy Release and Fall Cold Acclimation. J. Sustainable For. 10(1-2):191-198.

1997:

  • Simpson, D.G. and G.A. Ritchie. 1997. Does RGP predict field performance? A debate. New Forests 13(1-3):253-277.

1995:

  • Simpson, D.G. and A. Vyse. 1995. Planting stock performance: Site and RGP effects. For. Chron. 71(6):739-742.
  • Bernier, P.Y., M.S. Lamhamedi, and D.G. Simpson. 1995. Shoot:Root ratio is of limited use in evaluating the quality of container conifer stock. Tree Planters’ Notes 46(3):102-106. 

1994:

  • Simpson, D.G. 1994. Seasonal and geographic origin effects on cold hardiness of white spruce buds, foliage and stems. Can. J. For. Res. 24(5):1066-1070.
  • Simpson, D.G., C.F. Thompson, and D.C. Sutherland. 1994. Field performance potential of interior spruce seedlings: effects of stress treatments and prediction by root growth potential and needle conductance. Can. J. For. Res. 24(3):576-586.

1992:

  • Simpson, D.G. 1992. Root pruning of bareroot white spruce planting stock does not affect growth or survival after six years. Tree Planters' Notes 43(1):4-6. 

1991:

  • Simpson, D.G. 1991. Growing density and container volume affect nursery and field growth of interior spruce seedlings. N. J. Appl. For. 8(4):160-165.

1990:

1988:

1987:

1986:

  • Simpson, D.G. 1986. Auxin stimulates lateral root formation of container-grown interior Douglas-fir seedlings. Can. J. For. Res. 16(5):1135-1139

1985:

1984:

1983:

  • Burdett, A.N., D.G. Simpson, and C.F. Thompson. 1983. Root Development and Plantation Establishment Success; 791.03. Plant and Soil 71(1-3):103-110.