Ten-year results of a ponderosa pine progeny test in the Black Hills

Wayne D. Shepperd; Sue E. McElderry

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Ten-year results of a ponderosa pine progeny test in the Black Hills

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Authors:

Wayne D. Shepperd, Sue E. McElderry

Year:

1986

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 1(3): 79-83.

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Abstract

Ten-year survival and growth of seedlings from 77 parent trees from throughout the Black Hills were compared, using a cluster-analysis technique. Five clusters were identified that account for most of the variability in survival and growth of the open-pollinated families. One cluster, containing 6 families, exhibited exceptional survival and growth. Another, containing 12 families, exhibited poor survival and growth. The performance of families in these two groups appears to be related to location and elevation of parent trees.

Keywords

ponderosa pine, progeny test, seedlings

Citation

Shepperd, Wayne D.; McElderry, Sue E. 1986. Ten-year results of a ponderosa pine progeny test in the Black Hills. Western Journal of Applied Forestry. 1(3): 79-83.