• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.222-237
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• 2023

Eucalyptus pellita is one of the fast-growing tree species and has become predominant in Indonesian forest plantations. Meanwhile, tree breeding programs with clone development are the best way to provide greater genetic advantages. A better understanding of genetic control on growth and basic density in E. pellita is important for increasing wood productivity and quality. In this study, growth characteristics (tree height, diameter, and volume), basic density and its genetic parameters (heritability, genetic gain and genetic correlation) were determined. The number of clones tested in both trials was 50, divided into 5 blocks, and 5 trees/plot. The results showed that there were significant differences in growth and basic density among clones. There was an interaction between genetics and the environment further indicating the existence of unstable clones. The high heritability was found in tree height (0.82-0.86), diameter (0.82-0.90), and basic density (0.91-0.93). This implies that E. pellita has good opportunities for genetic improvement to increase wood productivity and quality. In addition, the results of genetic correlations among growth characteristics (height, diameter, and volume) and basic density showed positive moderate to highly significant value. It is suggested that these characters may be used to the advantage of the breeder for bringing improvement in these traits simultaneously. Therefore, this study provides important information of the genetic improvement of wood quality in E. pellita in Indonesia.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.27-39
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• 2023

Twenty-five Eucalyptus clones (14 E. camaldulensis - EC and 11 interspecific eucalypt hybrid clones - EH) grown in three contrasting sites were evaluated for the growth and few wood traits at 4 years of age. The stability, genotype-site interaction and suitability of these clones for pulp and solid wood industry sectors were studied. Growth of eucalypt clones was significantly higher at site 1 with higher rainfall, but wood density did not differ significantly from lower rainfall sites. Kraft pulp yield (KPY) decreased from sites 1 to 3 based on moisture availability, but not between two groups of clones. Volumetric shrinkage (VS) was significantly higher in EC clones at site 3 with lowest rainfall, but there was no specific trend at other two sites with maximum (site 1) and intermediate (site 2) rainfall. The mechanical traits modulus of rupture (MOR) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) were at par in sites 1 and 2, but significantly lower at the driest site 3. The growth rate had a significant positive correlation with KPY, MOR and MOE and a negative correlation with VS, but no significant impact on wood density in both groups of clones. Genotype×environment interaction (G×E) was evident in most traits due to the difference in response of clones to moisture availability. Since wood density was negatively correlated to KPY, it has to be kept at an optimum level for the profitability of pulp industry. There was no significant difference between EC and EH clones for most traits except VS at site 3. Stability of clones varied across sites in different traits, and hence clones may be selected for deployment at each site by screening for growth, followed by wood density, considering the relationship of growth and density with other traits required by pulp and solid wood industry sectors.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제99권1호
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• pp.125-130
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• 2010

식물대량증식에서 생물반응기의 이용은 규모를 대량화하고 자동화 할수 있다는 점에서 생산비를 절감할 수 있는 방법 중 하나이다. 본 연구에서는 유칼리 펠리타 선발목의 대량증식 체계를 확립하기 위해 4가지의 생물반응기 배양시스템에서 유칼리의 생장을 비교하였다. 배양기내에 지지물(net)을 설치하고 매 4시간마다 30분씩 액체배지를 공급한 TIN 배양(Temporary immersion with net)에서 식물체 생장이 가장 좋았다. TIN 시스템하에서 자란 식물체는 동일한 방식에 net가 없는 TIX 배양(Temporary immersion without net)에서 자란 식물체와 비교하여 초장이 3배 이상 증가하였다. 게다가 TIN 시스템에서 생산 된 식물체는 총 엽록소 함량, 엽록소 a/b, 그리고 건물중 등도 증가하였다. 위와 같은 결과는 기내 유칼리나무 생장에 중요한 요인이 식물체가 적당한 간격으로, 그리고 적당한 시간동안 배지에 노출되어야하고, net의 이용이 필수적임을 보여준다. TIN 시스템은 유칼리 클론묘의 대량생산을 위해 최적의 시스템으로 산업화를 위한 유칼리나무 대량생산시 유용하게 이용될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.