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A Search for Borer-Resistant Black Locust

One phase of our research in black locust at the Northeastern Forest Experiment Station is concerned with evaluation of borer resistance and the comparative influences of genetic composition and site. If site influence is predominant, we may want superior trees for a given site. However, if borer resistance appears to be a genetic trait, we may want to breed superior hybrids.


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Author(s): Edward H. Wollerman

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Central States Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1968