Recent Advances in Breeding Disease Resistant Pines / ONLANGSE VORDERINGS IN DIE TEELT VAN SIEKTE-BESTANDE DENNEBOME |
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| Authors: | Emile R. Falkenhagen |
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| Affiliation: | South African Forest Research Institute |
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| Abstract: | Recent results in breeding disease resistant pines are discussed. Breeding for disease resistance is economically feasible and could be initiated in South Africa if it becomes necessary, provided that adequate personnel is appointed. |
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| Keywords: | Afforestation deforestation litter fall decomposition Pinus radiata nutrient cycling mineral balance |
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