High genetic gains in wood volume and fecundity can be both achieved by direct selection in half-sib families of Pinus yunnanensis Franch

by | Mar 13, 2025 | Fishery

High genetic gains in wood volume and fecundity can be both achieved by direct selection in half-sib families of Pinus yunnanensis Franch


Key message

This study demonstrates the potential of Pinus yunnanensis Franch. for multi-trait selection in breeding programs, highlighting positive co-variation of growth traits with fecundity, trunk straightness, and crown health in 16-year-old progenies. Integrated trait selection could enhance wood productivity and seed yield, supporting both commercial and ecological goals in reforestation efforts.

Keywords
Cone production; Crown health; Multi-trait selection; Phenotypic integration; Trunk straightness

Publication
Gao, C., Li, Z., Li, J. et al. High genetic gains in wood volume and fecundity can be both achieved by direct selection in half-sib families of Pinus yunnanensis Franch. Annals of Forest Science 81, 51 (2024).
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13595-024-01270-7

Data and/or Code availability
The data supporting the results are available in a public repository at: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1413033

Handling Editor
Ricardo Alia

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