Affiliation:
1. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Silviculture, Protection and Utilization, Guangdong Academy of Forestry, Guangzhou 510520, China
Abstract
With the growing demand for high-quality timber, selection processes for both growth and wood properties are needed for multi-trait breeding programs in Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook.). The present study examined the variation and correlation of growth (tree height, diameter at breast height, stem volume, crown-width) and wood properties (wood basic density, hygroscopicity, and heart-wood ratio) traits of 201 Chinese fir breeding parents, aiming to select better parents for future multi-trait improvement. The results showed that significant differences (p < 0.01) regarding growth and wood property traits were observed among clones in an individual site and in a two-site joint analysis. The repeatability of the tested traits varied from 0.22 to 0.87. Strong and positive (p < 0.01) correlations were detected among the four growth traits, while wood basic density had a significant negative correlation (p < 0.01 or 0.05) with the growth traits. A set of parent clones was shortlisted with substantial realized gains (ranging from 4.59% to 83.77%) in growth and wood traits. It was suggested that these selected parents could be used to improve the growth and wood quality of Chinese fir.
Funder
Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong Province
National Key Research and Development Plan Project Sub-Subject
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