Methods of rapid, early selection of poplar clones for maximum yield potential: a manual of procedures.

USDA FS

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-81

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Methods of rapid, early selection of poplar clones for maximum yield potential: a manual of procedures.

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Authors:

USDA FS

Year:

1982

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-81

Source:

General Technical Report NC-81. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station

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Abstract

Instructions, illustrated with examples and experimental results, are given for the controlled-environment propagation and selection of poplar clones. Greenhouse and growth-room culture of poplar stock plants and scions are described, and statistical techniques for discriminating among clones on the basis of growth variables are emphasized.

Keywords

controlled-environment, Populus, growth, selection indices, hybrids, poplar

Citation

USDA FS 1982. Methods of rapid, early selection of poplar clones for maximum yield potential: a manual of procedures. General Technical Report NC-81. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Forest Experiment Station