Genetic variation in blue spruce: A test of populations in Nebraska

David F. Van Haverbeke

doi:10.2737/RM-RP-253

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Genetic variation in blue spruce: A test of populations in Nebraska

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Authors:

David F. Van Haverbeke

Year:

1984

Type:

Research Paper

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/RM-RP-253

Source:

Res. Pap. RM-RP-253. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 6 p.

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Abstract

Analyses of 43 blue spruce populations at age 12 (9 years in the field) revealed significant differences among populations for survival, height, vigor, crown diameter, frost injury, and foliage color. Use of regions increases the probability of locating better seeds sources, but high variability among individual populations within regions limits their value in specifying where better seed sources can be collected. Phenotypes should be selected in best stands within regions.Dataset for this publication

Keywords

Picea pungens, provenance test, peographic variation

Citation

Van Haverbeke, David F. 1984. Genetic variation in blue spruce: A test of populations in Nebraska. Res. Pap. RM-RP-253. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 6 p.