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Siliviculture and production development of economic plantation

  • Date of declaration:2021-02-20
  • PI:Jeng-Der Chung
  • Division:Silviculture Division
Research title
Science and Technology Programs(2020)
KeyWord
Taiwania cryptomerioides;plantation;seed orchard;clonal orchard;
Abstract
The project is dedicated to doing a research of breeding program of Taiwania cryptomerioides Hay. At first, we will select plus trees from the results of half-sib progeny tests in forestry as well as propagate them using grafting and air-layering.  Then, 2 hectares seed orchard and clonal orchard of Taiwania cryptomerioides Hay. will be established.  Morever, pollen collection and storage as well as supplemental mass pollination of Taiwania cryptomerioides.  Besides, a supply of good seed is very important in the development of forest plantations; thus, we expect to replant about 20 hectares every year.  To sum up, the aim of this research is to increase biomass production through breeding in Taiwania cryptomerioides.