Monthly Archive:: January 2021

11 Jan 2021

Accounting for competition in multi-environment tree genetic evaluations: a case study with hybrid pines

Key message A novel multi-environment competition individual-tree mixed model resulted in better fit, and greater individual narrow- and broad-sense heritabilities than the model without competition, notably for traits showing competition. In multi-environment tests, the proposed model would
8 Jan 2021

Secondary metabolites in leaves of hybrid aspen are affected by the competitive status and early thinning in dense coppices

Key message Non-selective thinning of a hybrid aspen coppice stands via corridor or cross-corridor cutting impacts residual trees differently depending on their competitive status. Suppressed residual trees’ metabolic profile indicates increased stress level, especially after cross-corridor thinning.