More wood of better quality through intensive silviculture with rapid-growth improved Brazilian eucalyptus
The early forests planted using Brazilian Eucalyptus seeds produced great variability in the volume of wood. In the specific case of E. saligna, the species was unable to adapt itself to the local ecological system. It was obvious that a new silviculture technique should be developed and also that new species and provenances, capable of adapting to the region, should be identified. The objective was to improve wood volume yields as well as to produce better pulp quality. The research and development work has been more successful than anticipated, mainly because a new technique of rooting cuttings which allows propagation of vigorous parent trees, including hybrids, was developed. The production of improved seeds has also been developed. A good genetic base has been established to guarantee continuous improvement for production of seedlings to be used in routine plantings. The first results have already shown good gains in volume, wood density, cellulose content, and resistance to disease.
- Research Organization:
- Aracruz Florestsal SA, Rua Professor Lobo, 1128, Aracruz, Espirito Santo, Brazil
- OSTI ID:
- 6609974
- Journal Information:
- Tappi; (United States), Vol. 63:11
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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