<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Researches results are presented that describe variation in natural aspen stands and hybrid collections in Central European Russia. The subject of the study was the selection of the most productive and resistant to heart rot caused by fungus Phellinus tremulae (Fomes </p><p>igniarius) stands. Mechanical wood properties, fodder values and other valuable characteristics of aspen are also shown. The valuable stands and hybrids which require conservation were selected for breeding and practical use.</p></abstract>

Researches results are presented that describe variation in natural aspen stands and hybrid collections in Central European Russia. The subject of the study was the selection of the most productive and resistant to heart rot caused by fungus Phellinus tremulae (Fomes igniarius) stands. Mechanical wood properties, fodder values and other valuable characteristics of aspen are also shown. The valuable stands and hybrids which require conservation were selected for breeding and practical use.

Growth and breeding of aspen in Russia

Silvae Genetica

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Researches results are presented that describe variation in natural aspen stands and hybrid collections in Central European Russia. The subject of the study...

Growth and breeding of aspen in Russia

Published Online: Jul 01, 2017

Page range: 153 - 160

Received: Sep 27, 2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sg-2013-0020

Keywords
aspen, heart rot resistant, breeding, hybrids, forms, mechanical properties, fodder value

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Growth and breeding of aspen in Russia

Published Online: Jul 01, 2017

Page range: 153 - 160

Received: Sep 27, 2011

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sg-2013-0020

Keywordsaspen, heart rot resistant, breeding, hybrids, forms, mechanical properties, fodder value

© 2017

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
aspen, heart rot resistant, breeding, hybrids, forms, mechanical properties, fodder value