%0 Article
%T How genotype and silviculture interact in forming timber properties.
%A Persson, Anders
%D 1994
%J Silva Fennica
%V 28
%N 4
%R doi:10.14214/sf.a9180
%U https://silvafennica.fi/article/5540
%X <p>Independent of genotype, increased spacing results in increased branch diameter of Scots pine (<em>Pinus sylvestris</em> L.), but on different levels for different genotypes. Frequency of defects like spike knots and crooked stems are under stronger genetic than silvicultural control. Simultaneous improvement of rate of growth and timber properties is feasible. Deteriorating of both factors can happen rapidly at a negative selection. A defect like stem cracking of Norway spruce (<em>Picea abies</em> (L.) H. Karst.) only manifests itself under drought stress when certain genetic and environmental prerequisites are present, like high fertility and wide spacing. This emphasize the fact that new silvicultural methods may reveal genetic weaknesses.</p>