How genotype and silviculture interact in forming timber properties.

Independent of genotype, increased spacing results in increased branch diameter of Scots pine ( L.), but on different levels for different genotypes. Frequency of defects like spike knots and crooked stems are under stronger genetic than silvicultural control. Simultaneous improvement of...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Persson, Anders
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Finnish Society of Forest Science 1994-01-01
Series:Silva Fennica
Online Access:https://www.silvafennica.fi/article/5540