Progeny testing: proceedings of servicewide genetics workshop

Abstract

The primary objective of this workshop was to discuss in detail the state- of-the-art of progeny testing. All aspects, from setting objectives through data collection and analysis, was be covered. We all know progeny testing is a highly technical phase of our tree improvement programs. Each task is critical and must be performed accurately and within a prescribed time schedule. The work must be closely supervised and coordinated to ensure objectives are achieved and that the plantations are established correct the first time. Anything less than a first-class job will result in suspect data and questionable genetic information. Since many of the plantations will be used as a source for advanced generation selections and breeding, the selections and breeding work, if based on distorted genetic information, could result in significantly reduced gains in the future.

Citation

Miller, Dick, comp. 1984. Progeny testing: proceedings of servicewide genetics workshop. 1983 December 5-9; Charleston, S.C. [No series number]. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Timber Management group. 597 p.