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Age-related trends in genetic parameters for Larix kaempferi and their implications for early selection.
BMC genetics - 1 Jan 2014
Lai Meng, Sun Xiaomei, Chen Dongsheng, Xie Yunhui, Zhang Shougong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Japanese larch (Larix kaempferi) has been introduced in China at the end of the 19th century, and as one successful exotic species, is becoming the preferred coniferous in northern China and sub-tropical alpine region. The rotation age is about 25-28 years for L. kaempferi as pulpwood in Henan province. Waiting for even one-half rotation age for final evaluation will be inefficient due to accumulated...
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