Table 2 Description of the seedlots planted in the experiment
Breeding series | Seedlot number | Seedlot rating | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
“268 series” | 88/201 | GF16 | Open-pollinated seedlot from the Brightwater seed orchard |
“268 series” | 90/294 | GF25 | Control-pollinated mix from the top 16 clones in the “268 series” |
“850 series” | 88/105 | GF14 | Open-pollinated mix of plus trees from Gwavas, Kaingaroa and Waimihia forests |
“870 series” | 89/15 | GF13 (LI25) | Open-pollinated mix from seven long-internode clones |
“climbing select” | 88/102 | GF6 | Climbing select from Kaingaroa and Rotoehu forests |