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Effects of inbreeding on coastal Douglas fir growth and yield in operational plantations: a model-based approach.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Apr 2004
Wang Tongli, Aitken Sally N, Woods Jack H, Polsson Ken, Magnussen Steen
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In advanced generation seed orchards, tradeoffs exist between genetic gain obtained by selecting the best related individuals for seed orchard populations, and potential losses due to subsequent inbreeding between these individuals. Although inbreeding depression for growth rate is strong in most...
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