Biotechnology of forest yield

Journal Article · Fri Feb 11 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.219.4585.694· OSTI ID:5570562

Farnum, P; Timmis, R; Kulp, J L

Silvicultural and genetic manipulation of Douglas fir and loblolly pine plantations have increased their productivity 70 and 300 percent, respectively, over natural forests on the same sites. Yet these intensively managed plantations are achieving less than 50 percent of their potential productivity. Future increases in yield will result from optimization of nutritional treatments, control of noncrop vegetation, and advances in tree breeding and tissue culture techniques. (Refs. 90).

• Research Organization: Research and Development, Weyerhaeuser Co, Tacoma, WA 98477
• OSTI ID: 5570562
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 219:4585; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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