Estimates of genetic parameters and variability in provenances and progeny of Handroanthus vellosoi
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4336//2012.pfb.32.71.269Keywords:
Ex situ conservation, Tropical tree species, Population genetics, Quantitative geneticsAbstract
The present study aimed at estimating genetic parameters and variability among and within provenances for silvicultural traits of Handroanthus vellosoi (Toledo) Mattos, in provenances and progenies test stands, located at the Luiz Antônio Experimental Station (São Paulo State, Brazil). The test was established in the compact family block design, with two provenances (allocated in the plots), six replicates and sub-linear plots of five plants, totalizing 35 progenies. Diameter at breast height (DBH), plant height, cylindrical volume, stem form and survival at 24 years of age were evaluated. Significant differences among the provenances were observed only to the trait stem form. The analysis of deviance showed significant differences among progenies for the joint analysis of the provenances (experimental population), suggesting that the population has high genetic variation and indicating the possibility of genetic improvement by selection of the best progenies. Heritability estimates in individual and family level ranged from low to moderate (26% for DBH, 32% for plant height, 24% for cylindrical volume, 27% for form and 36% for survival), confirming the possibility of genetic improvement by selection and that the provenances have potential to respond to the pressure of natural selection.Downloads
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
The BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH reserves the right to correct grammar, improve clarity, and impose PFB standard although respecting the author's style.
Final proof version will be sent to the correspondence author.
Published papers will become property of the BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF FORESTRY RESEARCH.
Published papers may be used by the authors, without previous PFB authorization, allowed when source is cited.
Any mention of trademarks or methods do not imply in its recommended by the Editorial Committee.
The authors are the exclusive responsible for opinions and concepts developed in the manuscript.