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Effects of Several Levels of Inbreeding on Growth and Oleoresin Yield in Slash Pine

Effects of selfing on seed set, germination, and early growth for many species of trees have been summarized by Franklin (1970). Many tree breeders are now making second generation selections and are becoming more interested in the inbreeding effects of backcrossing and sib mating.


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Author(s): Charles R. Gansel

Publication: Tree Improvement and Genetics - Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference - 1971