Research Article | Published: 01 March 2008

Genetic divergence analysis in Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.

Ramakrishna Hegde and Mohan Varghese

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 61-66 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-JZ69N7 | Cite this article

Abstract

Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. is one of the important tree species used in modern plantation forestry programme. The genetic divergence analysis helps in assessing the genetic diversity within the species and also provide information for developing breeding plan, establishment of seed orchards and exploitation of heterosis through hybridization. In the present study attempts were made to assess the genetic diversity among the different open pollinated families of E. camaldulensis based on growth parameters at 24 months of age in three different locations.

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Hegde, R. and Varghese, M., 2008. Genetic divergence analysis in Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(1), pp.61-66. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-JZ69N7

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2008

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