Selection of Plus trees for genetically improved teak varieties produced in Benin and Togo = Sélection d'arbres "Plus" pour la production de variétés de teck génétiquement améliorées au Bénin et au Togo = Selección de árboles Plus para la producción de variedades de teca genéticamente mejoradas en Benín y Togo

Kokutse A.D., Akpene A.D., Monteuuis O., Akossou A., Langbour P., Guibal D., Tomazello Filho M., Gbadoé E., Chaix G., Kokou K.
2016

The aim of this study is to select ¿Plus Trees¿ based on dendrometric characteristics and wood properties in teak plantations in Benin and Togo. For this purpose, growth performance was assessed in 569 trees in 5 forests in Togo and 90 trees in 3 forests in Benin, based on diameter at breast height, total height and bole height measurements. Wood properties ¿ density, percentage of heartwood and ...

Production forestière; Technologie des produits forestiers; Physiologie végétale : croissance et développement