Genetic variation and selection of 10-year-old Eucalyptus camaldulensis based on wind damage index and wood properties

Typhoons are becoming frequent and intense with ongoing climate change,threatening ecological security and healthy forest development in coastal areas.Eucalyptus of a predominant introduced species in southern China,faces significant growth challenges because of typhoon.Therefore,it is vital to investigate the variation of related traits and select superior breeding materials for genetic improvement.Variance,genetic parameter,and correlation analyses were carried out on wind damage indices and eight wood proper-ties in 88 families from 11 provenances of 10-year-old Euca-lyptus camaldulensis.The selection index equation was used for evaluating multiple traits and selecting superior prov-enances and family lines as future breeding material.The results show that all traits were highly significantly differ-ent at provenance and family levels,with the wind damage index having the highest coefficient of genetic variation.The heritability of each trait ranged from 0.48 to 0.87,with the wind damage index,lignin and hemicellulose contents,and microfibril angle having the highest heritabilities.The wind damage index had a positive genetic correlation with wood density,a negative correlation with lignin content,a negative phenotypic correlation and a negative genetic correlation with microfibril angle.Wind damage index and genetic progress in the selection of eight wood traits varied from 7.2%to 614.8%.Three provenances and 12 superior families were selected.The genetic gains of the wind damage index were 10.2%and 33.9%for provenances and families,and these may be starting material for genetic modification for wind resistance in eucalyptus and for their dissemination to typhoon-prone coastal areas of southern China.

Genetic variations of wood properties and growth characters of Ko-rean pines from different provenances

Totally 26 provenance stands of 17-year-old Korean pine were selected for investigating wood properties and growth characters in Mao抏rshan Experimental Forest Farm of Northeast Forestry University in 1999. The anatomical property indexes, including tracheid length, tracheid diameter and wall-indiameter ratio, and the physical property indexes, such as growth ring width, late wood percentage and growth ring density, were measured for wood properties. Growth character indexes, including tree height and diameter at breast height, were also measured. The analytical results showed that there exited obviously dif-ference in wood property indexes between different provenances, which is suggested that wood properties are controlled by their genetic differences. The growth character indexes of Korean pines presented significant difference and they might also be controlled by their genetic differences. Most parameters of wood properties mainly varied in the direction of longitude, but the parameters of growth characters varied in the direction of latitude.

Genetic variation and superior provenances selection for wood properties of Larix olgensis at four trials

Larix olgensis,one of the most important timber species in northeastern China,is used for paper making and construction.In this study,10 wood properties(wood density,fiber length,fiber width,fiber length-to width ratio,hemicellulose content,cellulose content,holocellulose content,lignin content,ash content,and carbon content)of 10 provenances of L.olgensis planted at sites of CuoHai(CH),JiaGeDaQi(JGDQ),LiangShui(LS),and Mao'erShan(MES)were analyzed.The results of ANOVA showed that almost traits differed significantly among locations and provenances,with a significant interaction effect.Each trait also differed significant among provenances within sites.The phenotypic and genetic coefficient of variation(PCV and GCV)and provenance heritability(H 2)for wood properties ranged from 1.122 to 27.365%,from 0.564%to 21.113%and from 0.332 to 0.996,respectively.A correlation analysis showed that wood density was significantly negatively correlated with cellulose content and holocellulose content at sites CH,JGDQ,and LS,but were significantly positively correlated at site MES.Wood density was significantly negatively correlated with lignin content at CH and JGDQ,but not at LS and MES.Fiber width(FW)was negatively correlated with the ratio of fiber length(FL)to width across sites,and FW and FL/W were all positively correlated with FL.Lignin content was significantly positively correlated with hemicellulose content at site JGDQ and significantly negatively correlated with cellulose content and with holocellulose content at site MES.Interestingly,carbon content was positively correlated with cellulose content and holocellulose content at CH,but negatively correlated with these two traits at site MES.In a correlation analysis of wood properties with geographic,soil and climatic characteristics at the four sites,wood properties were mainly correlated with latitude and altitude of the site and affected by the average annual precipitation and temperature simultaneously.To select superior pulpwood provenances and high carbon storage provenances,we selected the two best provenances with excellent wood properties for each location based on a multi-trait comprehensive evaluation,which can be used as the preferred materials for the establishment of large-scale plantations in specific locations.

Genetic variation of wood tracheid traits and their relationships with growth and wood density in clones of Pinus tabuliformis

To improve wood quality for pulpwood industries, it is important to examine not only wood density but also its components, especially tracheid characteristics. We studied genetic variations in the following tracheid traits by earlywood （EW） and latewood （LW）： tracheid length （TL）, double wall thickness （WT）, radial lumen diameter （R_D1）, tangential lumen diameter （T_D1）, radial central diameter （R_D2）, and tangential central diameter （T_D2）. We also studied the relationship with the following growth traits： diameter at breast height （DBH）, height （H）, crown breadth south-north axis （NSC）, crown breadth east-west axis （EWC）, ring width （RW）, latewood percentage （LWP）, and wood density （WD）. All sample materials were collected from a 33-year old clonal seed orchard of Pinus tabuliformis Carr. Genetic variation among clones was moderate for all tracheid traits, 9.49-26.03%. Clones significantly affected WT, R_D1, R_D2, T_D1, T_D2, and the two ratios WT/R_D1 and TL/T_D2 in EW but had no effects in LW. Clones significantly affected TL in LW but had no effects in EW. H2/C was higher in LW （0.50） than in EW （0.20） for TL, while H 2/C was higher in EW （0.27-0.46） for other tracheid traits and the two ratios （TL/T_D2 and WT/R_D1） than in EW （0.06-0.22）. WD and TL were significantly positively correlated, but WT and TL were negatively correlated both at individual and clone levels; all tracheid diameters and the four ratio values （EW_WT/ R_D1, LW WT/R_D1, EW_TL/T_D2 and LW_TL/ T_D2）, were strongly positively correlated with DBH, H, NSC, WEC and RW, and strongly negatively correlated with WD both at individual and clone levels. The most important variables for predicting WD were LW_TL, EW_WT and R_D1 in both EW and LW （r2= 0.22）. Selecting the top 10% of the clones by DBH would improve DBH growth by 12.19% （wood density was reduced by 0.14%） and produced similar responses between EW and LW for all tracheid traits： a reduction of 0.94 and 3.69% in tracheid length and increases in tracheid diameters （from 0.36 to 5.24%） and double wall thickness （0.07 and 0.87%）. The two ratios WT/R_D1 and TL/T_D2 across tissues （EW and LW） declined 0.59 and 4.56%, respectively. The decreased tracheid length and the ratio between tracheid length and diameter is disadvantageous for pulp production. The unfavorable relationship of tracheid traits with wood density indicate that multiple trait selection using optimal economic weights and optimal breeding strategies are recommended for the current longterm breeding program for P. tabuliformis.

Research Advancement in Genetic Variation of Wood Properties

The genetic improvement of wood properties is one of the important measures of improving wood quality.To achieve that,forestry and wood scientists have done a great deal of research in expectation to produce more high-quality wood.The paper summarizes the researches on genetic variation and genetic correlation of wood properties and proposes the prospects to conduct the genetic improvement of wood properties.

Variation analyses of growth and wood properties of Larix olgensis clones in China

The growth traits (tree height, diameter at breast height, and stem straightness degree) and wood properties [wood density (WD), fiber length, fiber width, ash content (AC), lignin content, cellulose content, hemicellulose content (HEC), and holocellulose content] of 208 26-year-old Larix olgensis clones were analyzed. Except for WD and AC, there were significant differences (p < 0.01) for all traits among clones. The phenotypic coefficient of variation and repeatability of all traits were 9.34-35.33% and 0.218-0.930, respectively. Tree height and diameter at breast height showed significant positive correlation; however, the correlation coefficients among growth characteristics and wood properties were mostly not significant. Ten clones (L70, L56, L82, L90, L59, L91, L61, L92, L86, and L64) were selected as excellent clones under a selection rate of 5%, using tree height, diameter at breast height, and stem straightness degree as evaluation indexes, providing genetic gains of 28.69, 17.96, and 0.67%, respectively. Ten clones (L88, L305, L59, L66, L253, L304, L277, L298, L248, and L293) were selected as excellent clones using wood properties as an evaluation index, with a selection rate of 5%, providing genetic gains in WD, fiber length, fiber width, cellulose content, and HEC of 4.14, 3.64, 9.28, 6.77, and 9.61%, respectively. This study provides a theoretical basis for selecting excellent L. olgensis clones.

Age-related trends in genetic parameters for wood properties in Larix kaempferi clones and implications for early selection

Wood properties are important traits that determine quality of structural wood. With the aim of performing efficient early selection for wood properties we investigated genetic variation in 20 Larix kaempferi clones aged from 4 to 15 years for four quality traits: wood density, wall thickness to lumen area, microfibrillar angle(MFA) and modulus of elasticity(MOE). We observed that age-related trends in overall means varied for differen traits: MFA decreased with the age, while the others generally increased with the age. Phenotypic variance always showed significant differences from the age of 8 years onward, with CVG ranging from 4% to 25%. Also clonal repeatability increased steadily until 9 years old and then kept medium or higher intensity(0.4–0.8). After the age of 6, genetic correlations were generally higher than phenotypic correlations. Estimates of early selection efficiency suggested that the optimal selection age for wood density was at age 5–6 years, while it was 9–10 years for the other traits. In combination with previous results we proposed a comprehensive early selection strategy for larch clonal breeding that involved selection based on nursery rooting ability, phenology, growth traits, and wood properties.

Genetic Control of Air-Dried Wood Density, Mechanical Properties and Its Implication for Veneer Timber Breeding of New Triploid Clones in Populus tomentosa Carr

The wood samples of 9 triploid clones of Populus tomentosa Carr. taken from a 9 year old clonal test site were analyzed in order to investigate the genetic variation of wood properties, including air dried wood density and some mechanical properties. The results showed that significant or extremely significant difference in air dried wood density and the mechanical properties existed among the clones, this means these wood properties were under moderate or strong genetic controls and could be improved by genetic manipulations. The radial and vertical variation patterns of air dried wood density were also studied and the results were found to coordinate with other previous research results. The vertical variation patterns of most mechanical properties within the individual tree also conformed to the general wood theories except the modulus of elasticity and cross section hardness. Among the mechanical properties, modulus of elasticity (MOE) and tangent section hardness were under strong genetic control, with the clonal repeatabilities being 0 90 and 0 80, respectively. However, the clonal repeatabilities of other mechanical properties under study were a little lower than above two indexes. Genetic correlation analysis indicated that super clonal selection and breeding for veneer timber could be realized through indirect selection of wood density and form indexes.

Geographic variation and genetic performance of Picea koraiensis in growth and wood characteristics

Eight provenances of 19-year-old Picea koraiensis Nakai from the provenancetrials of Maoershan (45°20′N, 127°30′E), Liang-shui (47°10′N, 128°53′E) and Jiagedaqi(50°24′N, 124°07′E) in Northeast China were investigated to analyze the genetic variation ingrowth characteristics (tree height and diameter) and wood characteristics (tracheid length,tracheid diameter, tracheid wall thickness, annual ring width as well as wood density). Greatvariation in height growth and breast height diameter growth was observed among the provenances, andalong with the increase of tree age, these provenances presented different geographic adaptability.The growth characteristics of Picea koraiensis stand at age of 10 in Maoershan and Liangshuiprovenance trials had a positive correlation with longitude, and with increase of tree age to 15 and19, the tree growth of the provenances displayed a significant positive correlation with latitudeas well as altitude. For wood characteristics, great variation was also found among the provenances.There exists a close relation between growth characteristics and wood properties of the provenance.The height and breast height diameter growth of the provenance had a positive correlation withtracheid diameter and annual ring width, and a negative correlation with tracheid wall thickness andwood density. Genetic performance of the provenance in all above characteristics was alsoinvestigated in order to provide more useful information for comprehensive selection of this speciesfor pulpwood and plywood production.

Patterns of variation in chemical compositions of wood from natural populations of Pinus manssoniana Lamb.in Guizhou Province,China

Patterns of variation in the chemical composition of wood, i.e., holocellulose, cellulose and lignin contents and 1% NaOH extractives were studied in 12 natural populations of Pinus manssoniana Lamb. in Guizhou Province, China, using wood cores as experiment material. The results show statistically significant differences among provenances in holocellulose, cellulose and 1% NaOH extractive contents. The largest coefficient of variation among the provenances was found in the 1% NaOH extractive content and the smallest in the holocellulose content. Variation of lignin content occurred within provenances. Correlations between chemi- cal compositions of wood and factors of local geography and meteorology were largely insignificant. The chemical composition of wood presented patterns of random variation. The correlation of 1% NaOH extractive content with holocellulose content was sig- nificant （r = -0.68）. There was also significantly negative correlation （r = -0.62） between cellulose and lignin content. On the basis of a UPGMA cluster analysis, we identified three provenances of masson pine among the 12 studied, i.e., those of Wengan, Tongzi and Luodian with high cellulose contents, low levels of 1% NaOH extractive and moderate lignin contents, which we recommend as promising provenances for growing of pulp wood and the manufacture of paper in Guizhou Province.

Genetic dissection of glutathione S-transferase omega-1:identification of novel downstream targets and Alzheimer's disease pathways

Alzheimer's disease(AD)is affected by genetic factors.Polymorphisms in the glutathione S-transfe rase omega-1(Gsto1)gene have been shown by genetic correlation analyses performed in different ethnic populations to be genetic risk factors for AD.Gene expression profile data from BXD recombinant inbred mice were used in combination with genetic and bioinformatic analyses to chara cterize the mechanisms underlying regulation of Gstol variation regulation and to identify network membe rs that may contribute to AD risk or progression.Allele-specific assays confirmed that variation in Gstol expression is controlled by cis-expression quantitative trait loci.We found that Gstol mRNA levels were related to several central nervous system traits,such as glial acidic fibrillary protein levels in the caudate putamen,co rtical gray matter volume,and hippocampus mossy fiber pathway volume.We identified 2168 genes whose expression was highly correlated with that of Gsto1.Some genes were enriched for the most common neurodegenerative diseases.Some Gsto1-related genes identified in this study had previously been identified as susceptibility genes for AD,such as APP,Grin2 b,Ide,and Psenen.To evaluate the relationships between Gstol and candidate network members,we transfected astrocytes with Gstol siRNA and assessed the effect on putative downstream effecto rs.We confirmed that knockdown of Gstol had a significant influence on Pa2g4 expression,suggesting that Pa2g4 may be a downstream effector of Gstol,and that both genes intera ct with other genes in a network during AD pathogenesis.

马大相思无性系材性变异研究与综合评价

研究马大相思无性系材性性状遗传变异情况并综合评价其优良无性系,以期为马大相思工业用材林定向培育和木材利用提供理论依据。测定广东四会大南山林场马大相思5年生9个无性系材性性状(木材基本密度、木材纤维形态、木材组织比量),对测得的12个材性性状进行遗传变异分析、相关性分析和聚类分析,并利用主成分分析法综合评价马大相思9个无性系木材品质。结果表明:12个材性性状的变异系数在2%~14%之间,其中腔径比的变异系数最小,导管比量的变异系数最大,基本平均密度为0.506g·cm^(-3),变异幅度为0.459~0.569g·cm^(-3);各材性性状指标间存在不同程度的相关性。主成分分析提取了3个主成分,累积贡献率为85.0%,基本可以代表全部的遗传信息。根据3个主成分得分和相应的权重进行线性加权,建立了马大相思9个无性系木材品质综合评价模型,综合得分排名前三的是2号、8号和9号无性系;聚类分析将马大相思9个无性系分为3类,与主成分分析结果基本一致。

黄淮麦区180个小麦品种的6个农艺性状遗传多样性分析

对黄淮麦区小麦品种进行遗传多样性分析,分类、筛选农艺性状优异品种,可为拓宽黄淮麦区小麦品种的遗传基础及培育突破性新品种提供基础材料。以黄淮麦区已审定的180个小麦品种为研究群体,对其6个重要农艺性状进行变异分析、相关分析和聚类分析。变异分析结果显示,株高的变异系数(CV)最小(5.76%),说明参试品种株高差异较小,株高改良到了瓶颈期,已经没有多少下降的空间;不育小穗数的变异系数最大(41.58%),改良空间较大,改良后可有效改善结实性。相关分析结果显示,穗长与每穗小穗数和穗粒数呈极显著正相关(r分别为0.546和0.323),每穗小穗数与穗粒数呈极显著正相关(r=0.338),小麦株高与不育小穗数呈显著负相关(r=-0.213),每穗小穗数与单株有效分蘖数呈显著负相关(r=-0.242),不育小穗数与穗粒数呈极显著负相关(r=-0.361),穗粒数与单株有效分蘖数呈极显著负相关(r=-0.364)。聚类分析结果显示,180份试材分为五大类群:第一类群包括57个品种,其平均穗长和穗粒数最高,6个农艺性状CV的平均值为15.5%;第二类群包括25个品种,其平均穗长、每穗小穗数、不育小穗数和单株有效分蘖均最低,6个农艺性状CV的平均值为12.87%;第三类群包括54个品种,其平均株高最大、穗粒数最低,6个农艺性状CV的平均值为12.66%;第四类群包括34个品种,其平均单株有效分蘖数最高,6个农艺性状CV的平均值为10.39%;第五类群包括10个品种,其平均每穗小穗数和不育小穗数最高,6个农艺性状CV的平均值为15.51%。180个小麦品种的农艺性状变异较大,遗传多样性丰富,其中,第一类群有57个小麦品种,其农艺性状最优良,在小麦育种中结合育种目标可以作为骨干亲本材料;其他4个类群共123个小麦品种,个别农艺性状优良,可以作为改良另一育种材料某个欠优性状的供体亲本材料。

Picea species from humid continental and temperate marine climates perform better in monsoonal areas of middle latitudes of China

Picea spp.are a prominent component of the boreal,montane,and sub-alpine forests in the Northern Hemisphere,and have substantial economic importance due to their high quality fibre.However,performance and wood properties of the genus have not been systematically evaluated in China.This study aimed to examine genetic variations in growth traits,phenology,and wood properties of 17 Picea species,(three from North America,two from Europe,and 12 from China),in response to specific climate factors using a randomized complete block design in a monsoonal,middle latitude area of China.Results show that all growth traits and wood properties significantly varied among species(P <0.00).Of the 17 species examined,P.abies and P.pungens were the tallest with heights of 2.5 and 1.9 m at 9 years old,respectively,90% and 50% greater than the average heights.Branch length,number,and angles of both P.abies and P.pungens were greater than those of the other species.Heights of P.glauca and P.omorika were20-33% greater than the average.Fast-growing species had high quantities of first lateral branches and large top whorl branch lengths.The taller species exhibited greater tracheid lengths and average tracheid lengths to radial central diameter ratios(TL/R_D2),but smaller cell wall thicknesses to tracheid radial lumen diameter ratios(WT/R_D1),which is favorable for pulp production.Correlation analysis revealed that height and ring width had significant positive correlations with latitude but strongly negative correlations with longitude.Height was positively correlated with average annual rainfalls,but negative correlations with average yearly sunshine.Due to the increased average annual sunshine at the China test site relative to the seed source,species such as P.abies,P.pungens,P.glauca,and P.omorika from wet,humid areas performed better than native species.Considering similar temperatures,precipitation may be the main factor affecting growth,which is beneficial for predicting the extent of spruce expansion.These results should encourage further testing and provide reference information for future exotic species studies in this part of China.

杉木半同胞家系生长和材性遗传变异研究

对 1 0年生杉木半同胞家系的生长和木材品质性状的遗传变异的研究表明 ,树高、胸径和材积、管胞长度、管胞宽度在家系间存在显著差异 ,木材基本密度和管胞长宽比在家系间差异不显著。树高、胸径、材积、木材基本密度、管胞长度、管胞宽度和管胞长宽比的家系遗传力分别为 0 .697、0 .841、0 .836、0 .31 7、0 .462、0 471和 0 .2 49,单株遗传力分别为 0 .42 5、0 .671、0 .71 6、0 .2 49、0 .437、0 l45、0 .1 81。木材基本密度与树高、胸径、材积、管胞长度、管胞宽度和管胞长宽比都呈负相关 ,只有基本密度与管胞长度的负相关达到显著水平。选出的 4个优良家系 ,树高、胸径、材积、基本密度、管胞长度、管胞宽度和管胞长宽比的遗传增益分别为 3 96%、4.31 %、1 2 .69%、0 .1 2 %、 0 .65 %、 0 .69%和 0 0 3%。

不同湿地松种源木材材性遗传变异的研究

本文对浙江省长乐林场的湿地松 (Pinuselliottii) 18个种源的木材性质进行测定与分析。结果表明 ,种源间木材气干密度、抗弯强度、抗弯弹性模量和顺纹抗压强度差异极显著 ;管胞长度与宽度、冲击韧性差异显著 ,而管胞壁厚及胞壁率差异不显著 ;种源内木材气干密度、力学强度及胞壁率差异不显著 ,管胞长、宽和壁厚的差异均显著且高于种源间的差异。实验结果表明在种源水平上 ,进行木材气干密度、力学强度和管胞形态的种源选择 ,可取得良好的效果 ;种源内个体管胞形态 (管胞长、宽和壁厚 )变异大于种源间的差异 ,表明湿地松种源材质改良如在种源选择基础上进行个体改良会取得更好的增益。 18个种源木材管胞长度及宽度、管胞壁厚、胞壁率的广义遗传力分别为 :0 36 15、0 5 993、0 74 73、0 16 98;木材气干密度、抗弯强度、抗弯弹性模量、顺纹抗压强度与冲击韧性的广义遗传力分别为 :0 4 14 2、0 2 6 4 6、0 10 82、0 2 977和 0 12 4 6 ;种源树高及胸径的广义遗传力为 :0 4 0 5 7和 0 4 74 7;说明湿地松种源木材管胞性状、木材气干密度及树木生长性状 (胞壁率除外 )受中度或弱度遗传控制 ,通过一定强度的选择 ,能获得较高的遗传增益。本研究还从树木生长性状与管胞形态、力学强度方面对

小麦种子活力性状的遗传变异和相关研究(英文)

本研究利用12个普通小麦品种对10个种子活力性状的遗传变异和相关研究,表明除正常幼苗百分率外,其余种子活力性状在品种间均存在显著的差异。种子贮藏物质转换效率、电导率两个性状间及与其它性状均无显著的遗传相关,因此对他们的选择不会影响到其它性状。通径分析表明幼苗干重主要取决于种子贮藏物质转换效率、种子贮藏物质利用速率;发芽指数主要由平均发芽时间决定。电导率、发芽势、幼苗干重、种子干重、发芽指数、种子贮藏物质消耗比率6个性状表现中到高的遗传力、遗传变异系数和相对遗传进展,指明通过遗传育种手段改良这些性状是可能的。

杉木生长与材性联合遗传改良研究

系列研究结果表明:CSBHTP法是生长与材性联合遗传改良实用材性测定取样技术;比重(SG)直接与杉材强度指标紧密相关,比重(SG)和管胞长度(TL)是材性改良的重要性状;杉木种源生长量与纬度呈负相关,SG与经度呈正相关,分布中心区东部似生长材质兼优的基因库;不同交配系统中遗传型间生长和材性均存在明显的遗传变异,SG的单株遗传力为0.29,家系遗传力为0.50,生长和材性性状主要受母本一般配合力效应和母本效应的控制;生长与材性性状在遗传上似为相互独立;幼龄材-成熟材材性相关密切, 1～15年龄段幼龄材能较好预测成熟材SG和TL;两阶段独立选择是联合改良的有效方法,在最大限度提高生长量的同时,又可使SG保持不变或提高5％左右。

杉木无性系生长和木材品质性状遗传变异研究

【目的】研究杉木无性系生长性状和木材品质性状的遗传变异规律,为广西杉木栽培区选择优良无性系、提高广西杉木人工林经营效益提供参考。【方法】对34个杉木无性系的单株材积、木材基本密度和管胞形态性状进行方差分析,估算无性系重复力、遗传相关和遗传增益等遗传参数,采用多性状综合指数选择方法选出生长性状与木材品质兼优的杉木无性系并估算遗传增益。【结果】杉木的生长性状具有丰富的遗传变异,变异系数较大的是材积、胸径和树高,其变异系数分别为41.06%、16.44%和12.41%。杉木无性系间的胸径、树高、材积、木材基本密度、管胞长度和管胞宽度差异极显著(P<0.01),管胞长宽比差异显著(P<0.05),且无性系重复力除管胞长宽比外均在0.5以上。木材密度与胸径、树高、材积、管胞长度、管胞宽度在表型相关和遗传相关上呈负相关。采用多性状综合选择指数法选出3个优良无性系,其胸径、树高、材积、木材基本密度、管胞长度、管胞宽度、管胞长宽比的遗传增益分别为9.83%、7.58%、24.60%、-3.92%、4.65%、2.12%和1.26%。【结论】杉木无性系间具有良好的选择潜力,采用多性状综合指数选择法可以选出生长性状与木材品质兼优的杉木无性系。

桤木种源(群体)/家系材性性状的遗传变异

对 6年生桤木种源 /家系的多点试验林的材性进行了研究 ,结果表明木材基本密度和纤维长度的种源间差异极显著 ,家系间差异不显著 ;木材基本密度的种源×地点的交互作用并未达到显著水平 ,纤维长度的种源×地点的交互作用达到显著水平。3个地点木材基本密度的种源遗传力和家系遗传力分别为 0 .564 8～ 0 .6618、0 .2 857～ 0 .653 5;木材纤维长度种源遗传力和家系遗传力分别为 0 .2 553～ 0 .7895、0 .2 90 5～ 0 .4 52 8。木材密度、纤维长度和生长性状三者之间的相关关系均不显著 ,可以进行 3个性状的独立选择。提出桤木木材密度和纤维长度随年龄变化的生长模型和早晚期相关关系 ,适宜的早期选择年龄为 6a,从木材密度考虑培育造纸材的适宜年龄拟定为10～ 11a。江西点 15个种源的木材密度在种源间达到了显著差异 ,家系间并未达到显著差异 ,纤维长度在种源间。