Genetic Variation Among Open-Pollinated Progeny of Eastern Cottonwood

R. E. Farmer

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Genetic Variation Among Open-Pollinated Progeny of Eastern Cottonwood

Informally Refereed

Authors:

R. E. Farmer

Year:

1970

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Silvae Genetica 19(5-6):149-151

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Abstract

Improvement programs in eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides Bartr.) are most frequently designed to produce genetically superior clones for direct commercial use. This paper describes a progeny test to assess genetic variability on which selection might be based.

Citation

Farmer, R. E., Jr. 1970. Genetic Variation Among Open-Pollinated Progeny of Eastern Cottonwood. Silvae Genetica 19(5-6):149-151.