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A Progeny Selection Program From Superior Parentage Chestnuts in the Pacific Northwest

Castanea germplasm is not native to the West Coast of North America, but originally was introduced from Europe, Asia and the eastern United States by several plant breeders during the 19th century. Evaluations of the existing population of chestnut trees throughout the West Coast area is currently underway so that superior nut and timber producing parents can be identified for use in breeding programs. As a result of this project, six new selections from the existing population of chestnut trees in the Pacific Northwest have been identified and named. Progeny from these select mother trees are being evaluated for traits that could be used to select new, locally adapted cultivars for the continued development and enhancement of the West Coast chestnut industry.


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Author(s): H. Omroa Bhagwandin, Jr.

Publication: American Chestnut Proceedings - 1992