Numerous studies have been carried out to quantify the response competing vegetation control (CVC) in P. radiata plantations. Most of these publications reported on early tree growth; however, a knowledge gap exists regarding growth responses throughout rotation. In this study, we analyzed long-term plantations across gradient seven sites central Chile. Treatments included no-action control, tw...

Abstract Background To meet increasing demand for forest-based products and protect natural forests from further deforestation requires increased productivity planted forests. Genetic improvement of conifers by traditional breeding is time consuming due to the long juvenile phase genome complexity. modification (GM) offers opportunity make transformational changes in shorter frames but challeng...