Table 5. Estimates of expected genetic gain for growth characteristics and basic density

Location Characteristics Average Expected gain (%)
5 Clones 10 Clones 15 Clones
Site 1 Diameter (cm) 9.8 25 21 19
Height (m) 15.5 24 20 18
Volume (m3) 94.1 70 61 54
Basic density (kg/m3) 472.2 11 10 9
Site 2 Diameter (cm) 10.4 31 27 24
Height (m) 15.2 29 25 22
Volume (m3) 102.6 80 69 61
Basic density (kg/m3) 480.9 13 11 10
Combination site Diameter (cm) 10.1 24 20 18
Height (m) 15.4 22 19 17
Volume (m3) 98.3 63 54 48
Basic density (kg/m3) 476.6 12 10 9