Scientific Papers and Research Notes

Variation in the Incidence of Resin-filled Shakes and Wood Density among Open-pollinated Families of Pinus elliottii Planted at Four Different Sites

Published in: The Southern African Forestry Journal
Volume 182 , issue 1 , 1998 , pages: 21–26

DOI: 10.1080/10295925.1998.9631186

Author(s): F.S. Malan ,

Abstract

A study on the incidence and severity of resin-filled shakes was carried out on 36 open-pollinated families established at four different sites. The objectives were to study the distribution of shakes within and between trees, and how it is affected by genetics and environment.

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