Sap flow, wounding and compartmentalization in maple
Explains how sap flows in trees and the impact that tapping has on subsequent years’ sap flow.
Tag: Tapping
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Effects of Tapping Depth on Sap Volume, Sap Sugar Content, and Syrup Yield Under High Vacuum
Tapping depth strongly influences both sap yield and wounding. Numerous studies have focused on the amount of sap produced with ifferent depths, the most extensive work conducted by Morrow (1963), who found a tendency for increasing sap yields with increasing taphole depth. However, this work was conducted on gravity with 7/16” tapholes, so is less informative to most producers using 5/16” spouts and vacuum.
Factors Affecting Sap Yields from Maple Trees
Presents research on taps and tapping practices to maximize yield. Also explains sap flow and tree wounding.
How to Tap a Maple Tree
This video demonstrates how to properly tap a maple tree.
Keys to High Maple Sap Yields Dec 2020 VT Conference
Dr. Abby van den Berg presentation on important factors to achieve high maple sap yields. Given at the December 2020 Vermont Maple Conference.
UVM Proctor Maple Research Center – Update 2020
Dr. Tim Perkins presents an overview of recent research activities at the UVM Proctor Center at the 2020 Vermont Maple Conferences.
Early Tapping and Taphole Longevity Strategies Dec 2020 VT Conference
Dr. Abby van den Berg presenting on research on early tapping and taphole longevity strategies on sap yield and non-conductive wood (NCW) formation in maple trees at the Dec 2020 Vermont Maple Conference.
Increasing Syrup Production by Re-tapping Maples within the Sap Season
The feasibility of re-tapping maple trees during the sap season was tested in 2019 and 2020 at Cornell University’s Uihlein Maple Research Forest in Lake Placid, NY. This report summarizes that project.
Vermont Maple Conference Week Videos
A collection of videos from the 2020 VT maple conference.
Maximizing Maple Sap Yields
How to collect the most sap possible using efficient techniques.