Genetic and environmental factors affecting early rooting of six Populus genomic groups: implications for tree improvement

Abstract

Genetic and environmental factors affect the early rooting of Populus planted as unrooted hardwood cuttings. Populus genotypes of six genomic groups were tested in numerous studies for the quantitative genetics of rooting, along with effects of preplanting treatments and soil temperature. Genetics data (e.g. heritabilities, correlations) were important for guidelines that incorporate rooting ability as a criterion in the formulation of strategic and/or operational breeding plans.

Citation

Zalesny, Ronald S., Jr. 2006. Genetic and environmental factors affecting early rooting of six Populus genomic groups: implications for tree improvement. In: Seventh biennial conference of the short rotation woody crops operations working group: short rotation woody crop production systems for wood products, bioenergy and environmental services; 2006 September 25-28; Pasco, WA: 53.