Selection of Pinus spp. progenies in Lavras (Minas Gerais, Brazil) at 36 months of age

Background: The selection of superior genotypes and adapted to the edaphoclimatic conditions region introduction produces gains in productivity for forest stands. objective this study was select progenies Pinus spp. planted Lavras, Minas Gerais (MG), Brazil. Methods: experimental site located on dystrophic Haplic Cambisol. progeny test designed as a randomised complete block with 30 replicates single plot. treatments corresponded one massoniana, three caribaea var. bahamensis 33 hondurensis arranged 3x3 m spacing. traits height (H), diameter at breast (DBH) crown projection area (CPA) were measured 36 months age. Results: results showed that heritability narrow sense 0.24 DBH, 0.27 H 0.50 CPA. DBH high-magnitude positive correlation. P7, P15, P27, P31 P33 better performance than other evaluated traits. Direct indirect similar gains, which favors use selection; i.e., when selecting are also selected. Additionally, may be used advanced ages given difficulty measuring height. compared massoniana MG. Conclusions: This suggests possibility expanding production Lavras P33, because initial assessments they greater adaptability conditions. Nevertheless, performing future aim evaluating resin is recommended.