Research Article | Published: 01 March 2007

Genetic Variation in Wood Specific Gravity in Poplar (Populus deltoides Bartr.) from two locations in Punjab

G. P. S. Dhillon and D. S. Sidhu

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 5-7 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-GV4V5R | Cite this article

Abstract

Specific gravity of wood was measured of samples collected at breast height of Poplars planted at two locations of Punjab viz. central plain region (Ludhiana) and semi-arid region (Bathinda). Significant differences among clones were noticed at both the locations. Specific gravity ranged from 0.403 to 0.475 in central plain region and from 0.356 to 0.436 in semi-arid region. The genotype x environment interaction was also significant. The genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were low (2.88 to 5.88%). The heritability was moderate (40.82%) in central plain region and high (64.82%) in semi-arid region. Selection of promising clones for end use of wood on basis of specific gravity has been discussed.

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Dhillon, G.P.S. and Sidhu, D.S., 2007. Genetic Variation in Wood Specific Gravity in Poplar (Populus deltoides Bartr.) from two locations in Punjab. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(1), pp.5-7. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-GV4V5R

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