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Improvement of Sweetgum

For some time industry has been aware of the high value of sweetgum. However, accompanying increased awareness of value has come awareness of problems in regenerating and growing the species. Tree improvement, through selection, breeding, and use of the proper seed sources, can alleviate some of the difficulties. Today, I want to mention some of the most pressing problems in growing quality sweetgum, and, to suggest ways that the tree breeder can effectively use sweetgum's particular combination of characteristics. Then I will briefly review tree improvement activity currently being carried. out on the species.


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Author(s): Charles D. Webb

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1965