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Abstract
Populus is a promising genus for bioenergy production due to its fast growth. Using efficient and productive
Populus genotypes is critical for sustainable bioenergy production. However, breeding and testing different genotypes can be costly and time consuming, and the results may vary based on environmental conditions. Therefore, using easily measurable leaf traits to predict Populus water use efficiency and productivity could lead to a faster and more accurate selection of top genotypes.
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Citation
Wang, Jiaxin; Renninger, Heidi J. 2024. Leaf Area Index Across Eastern Cottonwood and Hybrid Poplars and its Relationship with Productivity and Water Use Efficiency Under Coppicing and Noncoppicing Management in the Southeastern United States. In: Bragg, Don C.; Oswald, Brian P.; Koerth, Nancy E., eds. Proceedings of the 22nd biennial southern silvicultural research conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-274. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station: 108–109. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-274-Pap17.
