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Growth variation and superior families early selection of Larix olgensis free-pollinated families

WANG Jiaxing(), YAN Pingyu, SUN Baifei, LIU Jinhong, FENG Kele, ZHANG Hanguo*()   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Tree Genetics and Breeding, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
  • Received:2023-03-12 Revised:2023-04-16 Online:2024-09-30 Published:2024-10-03
  • Contact: ZHANG Hanguo E-mail:wjx0707@yeah.net;hanguozhang1@sina.com

Abstract:

【Objective】 We investigated genetic variation and stability in growth characteristics across 40 free-pollinated families from four Larix olgensis seed orchards located in different regions, aiming to identify superior families. 【Method】 We analyzed progenies from four L. olgensis locations namely Hegang, Linkou, Yongji and Dagujia. The study involved single-point analysis of variance (ANOVA), multi-point multi-year ANOVA, genetic parameter analysis, stability analysis, and breeding value estimation on tree height and diameter at breast height (DBH) for trees aged 6-8 years to identify superior families. 【Result】 Single-point ANOVA results indicated significant differences in growth traits among families. Multi-point multi-year ANOVA revealed significant variations in the height of L. olgensis among families, locations, years, and their interactions. Genetic parameter analysis demonstrated that family heritability of height, ranging from 0.611 to 0.852 across sites, was greater than individual heritability, indicating strong genetic control. The phenotypic and genetic coefficients of variation at each site were 41.36% and 3.87%, respectively. Genetic gain in eight year height ranged from 23.35% to 38.89% at a 20% selection rate. Breeding value estimation identified high-yielding and stable families (CH309, CH349, HG5, BS349, and HG13) with an average breeding value of 0.528, an average height of 4.00 m (25.78% higher than that of the control), and an average stability parameter of 0.085, making them suitable for promotion in four locations. 【Conclusion】 L. olgensis exhibits rich genetic diversity in growth traits among families across different years and locations. The identified superior families are well-suited for cultivation in the three northeastern provinces and similar environments.

Key words: Larix olgensis, growth trait, genetic variation, stability analysis, superior family, early selection

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