Field Performance of Eucalyptus Hybrids at Planalto da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil

Abstract

The present study was carried out with the objective of evaluating the field performance of six Eucalyptus clones, using seed-produced Eucalyptus urophylla as a reference. The experiment was conducted in the city of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil. The plants were monitored monthly with diameter at ground level and height measurements taken up to nine months after planting. Diameter at breast height (DBH) and height measurements, as well as the biomass of all tree components and stem volumes were obtained 12 months after planting. VM058 and I-144 were the only clones that showed survival rates below 70%. Nevertheless, up to the age of 12 months and similar to the seed-produced E. urophylla, the VM058 clone was the genetic material that presented the most satisfactory production given the edaphoclimatic conditions of

Early silvicultural performance of eucalypt species grown in environmental conditions of the tropical dry forest of Colombia

“…In general, high survival rates ranging between 67.86 and 97.62 % were obtained for all the species evaluated. Survival is a relevant variable for the evaluation of species adaptation; however, the selection and recommendation of any genotype must also consider growth and productivity, resistance to drought, pests, and diseases (Fernandes, et al, 2018).…”