Genetics and variation in Aspen: Ecology and Management in the Western United States

Authors

J.R. Jones
N.V. DeByle

Document Type

Report

Editor

N.V. DeByle, R.P. Winokur

Volume

General Technical Report RM-119

Publisher

USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station

First Page

35

Last Page

39

Publication Date

1985

Abstract

The broad genotypic variability in quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides Michx.), that results in equally broad phenotypic variability among clones is important to the ecology and management of this species. This chapter considers principles of aspen genetics and variation. variation in aspen over its range, and local variation among clones. For a more detailed review of the genetics of qualung aspen, especially with wider geographic application and with emphasis on tree breeding, see Einspahr and Winton (1976).

Recommended Citation

Jones, JR and Debyle, NV. 1985. Genetics and Variation. Aspen: Ecology and Management in the Western United States. General Technical Report RM-119. Norbert V. DeByle and Robert P. Winokur (ED). USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, Fort Collins, CO.