Growth and phenology of hybrid aspen clones (Populus tremula L. x Populus tremuloides Michx.)
By Qibin Yu, P. Tigerstedt, M. Haapanen. 2001
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Height, basal diameter, diameter at breast height, bud burst, and leaf development were recorded in a 5-year-old hybrid aspen clonal trial. The fi eld trial consisted of four aspen hybrid clones (Populus tremula × Populus tremuloides ) and one local P. tremula seedling source. Phenological traits were observed in the 3rd year. Growth patterns were recorded during the 3rd and 4th years. Phenological traits were explored in relation to hybrid vigor expressed as growth traits. Differences were observed for phenological and growth traits among hybrid clones and P. tremula. The growth period varied from 143–158 days for the four hybrid clones, and was 112 days for P. tremula. The correlation between growth period and yield was highly signifi cant. The annual growth rate of height for the hybrids was 4.2 cm per 7 days (2.4 for P. tremula) in the 3rd year and 6.4 cm per 7 days (2.9 for P. tremula) in the 4th year. After 5 years, mean estimated stem volume of the hybrids was 3.9 times that of P. tremula. Signifi cant clone by year interaction was observed for height, diameter, and volume growth. The hybrid vigor seems to be mainly attributable to a longer growth period.
Subfields: Agronomy and Crop Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation
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- Genetic linkage mapping in aspen (Populus tremula L. and Populus tremuloides Michx.) (2009, background): “Like other Populus species, aspens easily hybridise inside their section, producing a strong heterosis effect in the progeny (Li and Wu 1996; Liesebach et al. 2000; Yu et al. 2001).”
- Rising concentrations of atmospheric CO2 have increased growth in natural stands of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) (2009, background): “Also, while the length of the growing season affects aspen growth (Yu et al., 2001), climate records indicate that the growing season in Wisconsin has increased only 2.5–5 days since 1951 (Feng & Hu, 2004), a change too small to account for the large growth increases we have observed.”